Protecting Press Freedom in the Digital Age
We are proud to launch our video series, Protecting Press Freedom in the Digital Age, produced in collaboration with Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Featuring Indian…
Vote Link Phishing Scam: Recovering A Hacked X Account
Social media accounts today are more than communication tools. They often hold years of personal memories, professional connections, and digital identity. Losing access to such…
SFLC.in Condemns the BCI Chairman’s Unconstitutional Directive Against NALSAR Graduates
SFLC.in condemns the recent directive issued by the Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) ordering a blanket freeze on the enrolment of the…
SFLC.in’s Statement Against Arbitrary Content Takedown and Account Restrictions Faced by Public Representatives and Journalists
Earlier today, Meta restricted the Instagram accounts (“Platform”) of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), its national convener Arvind Kejriwal, and Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of AltNews. Over…
SFLC.in’s Questions Before Parliamentary ‘Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology’ on Social and Digital Platforms and their Regulation
The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology (2025–26) of the Lok Sabha Secretariat is scheduled to hold its next sitting on 3 August 2026…
SFLC.in’s Representation Regarding Meta Technologies
Over the past several weeks, numerous journalists, creators, civil society organisations, and members of the public have reported the removal of protest-related content, account restrictions,…
SFLC.in’s Statement on Mass Surveillance During Protests
In connection with the public protests in and surrounding areas of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, several citizens as well as media reports suggested that…
SFLC.in’s Statement Against Arbitrary Takedown of Online Content
SFLC.in strongly objects to the arbitrary, unconstitutional takedown of online content deemed “objectionable, abusive, and offensive” by the Delhi Police today. As reported, the…
Essential Resources for Protestors: Communicate Offline, Know Your Rights, and Get Legal Help
As protests continue across India, we are seeing a rise in digital rights violations, including serious threats to press freedom. Internet shutdowns are cutting off…
SFLC.in’s Statement on the Indian Government’s Order to GitHub to block BitChat
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered GitHub to remove three URLs linking to BitChat, an app…
Statement on Reports of Shadow Banning of Content Related to the Cockroach Janta Party Protests
Recent reports from users, journalists and civil society have raised concerns about the apparent suppression of social media posts relating to the Cockroach Janta Party…
Event Report: What Age Assurance Means for the Future of Digital Rights, Online Safety, and the Internet at Large
On 16 July 2026, Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in), in collaboration with Open Rights Group, Open Net Korea, Stop Killing Games, the Electronic Frontier…