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Chief Justice Responds to Delhi Police Notice to X Over Derogatory Content
✍️ TOI India
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 04:41 PM
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The Chief Justice of India has replied to a Delhi Police notice sent to X over alleged derogatory content, affirming that citizens have the right to seek answers.
Delhi Police recently issued a notice to the social media platform X, alleging that certain posts on the platform contained derogatory content. The notice demanded that X take corrective action and provide information regarding the sources of the content.
In response, the Chief Justice of India issued a statement emphasizing that citizens possess the right to demand accountability and transparency from both law‑enforcement agencies and digital platforms. The Chief Justice underscored the importance of upholding the principles of free speech while ensuring that content does not violate legal norms.
The exchange highlights the growing scrutiny of social media platforms by authorities and the judiciary’s role in balancing civil liberties with regulatory compliance. Observers note that the outcome of this notice could set a precedent for future interactions between the police, courts, and online services.
In response, the Chief Justice of India issued a statement emphasizing that citizens possess the right to demand accountability and transparency from both law‑enforcement agencies and digital platforms. The Chief Justice underscored the importance of upholding the principles of free speech while ensuring that content does not violate legal norms.
The exchange highlights the growing scrutiny of social media platforms by authorities and the judiciary’s role in balancing civil liberties with regulatory compliance. Observers note that the outcome of this notice could set a precedent for future interactions between the police, courts, and online services.