Platforms were meant to tell users about govt takedowns: ex-MeitY cyber-law head
Rakesh Maheshwari, former head of cyber laws at MeitY, discussed potential misuse of Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act during an event in Delhi. He noted that recent amendments limit takedown notices to senior government officials, yet concerns remain over lack of user review. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing challenges to this provision, impacting platforms like Instagram.