Supreme Court Orders Restoration of AAP Gujarat's Social Media Accounts
· India · The Hindu, thehindu
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the restoration of the Facebook and Instagram accounts belonging to the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Gujarat unit. A Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued the interim order following a petition filed by the party. The court permitted the restoration subject to the removal of any objectionable content, while scheduling the main case for a further hearing in two weeks. The AAP had challenged the suspension as an illegal and unconstitutional act that restricted its ability to engage in political discourse. The party argued that the accounts served as vital platforms for disseminating policies and welfare information, protected under Article 19 of the Constitution.
Why it matters
The ruling provides a legal precedent for political parties to challenge the suspension of their digital platforms, directly impacting how Opposition groups communicate with voters in India.
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