Sachin Dhawan

National Law University, Delhi., Centre for Communication Governance, Programme Manager

O.P. Jindal Global University, Jindal Global Law School, Faculty Member

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Sachin Dhawan is a dual qualified technology lawyer with expertise in the fields of data protection and content regulation. He has published approximately 30 articles on a wide range of public law subjects, including free speech and privacy. His articles have been featured in numerous outlets including newspapers [Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Hindu Business Line] magazines [Seminar, India Legal] academic blogs [International Journal of Constitutional Law blog, Oxford Human Rights Hub] and academic journals [Jindal Global Law Review and Indian Journal of Constitutional Law]. His work experience of 15 years includes Meta, Jindal Global Law School, National Law University, Delhi and National Law School, Bengaluru [PACE programme].

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KARNATAKA HIGH COURT RULING ON CONTENT BLOCKING: A SETBACK FOR USER RIGHTS

NALSAR Indian Journal of Constitutional Law, 2024

On June 30, 2023 the Karnataka High Court dismissed X's [hereinafter Twitter] writ petition chall... more On June 30, 2023 the Karnataka High Court dismissed X's [hereinafter Twitter] writ petition challenging several blocking orders issued by the government in 2021 and 2022. It even imposed costs on Twitter. The blocking orders - pertaining to both tweets and user accounts - were issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which empowers the government to block content on several grounds. This article will focus on the decision’s lacuna concerning users. It will make three points: (i) Notice should have been given to users (ii) A hearing should have been given to users and (iii) Blocking orders along with reasons for blocking of content should have been conveyed to users.

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