Social media platforms can be blocked in entirety under Section 69A of IT Act: Delhi HC rules in Telegram case
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While upholding the Central government's decision to temporarily block Telegram, the Delhi High Court on Friday ruled that the government can block access to an entire application or a platform under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act). The provision lays down the procedure for blocking public access to any "information" through any computer resource in the interests of national security, sovereignty, public order, or related concerns, following prescribed procedures and