India Strengthens IT Rules Following Legal Battle with Elon Musk's X: Key Changes to Content Regulation

Oct 23, 2025 07:11 pm CST

Following a legal dispute with Elon Musk's X platform, India has implemented significant amendments to its Information Technology laws, restricting content removal orders to senior officials only and requiring detailed legal justification for takedowns. These changes aim to balance constitutional rights with regulatory needs while introducing greater transparency and accountability in social media governance, effective from November 15.