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…
SFLC.in’s Writ Petition Challenging the Constitutional Validity of the APAAR Scheme
Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in) welcomes the proceedings before the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the constitutional challenge to the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry…
SFLC.in’s Statement on the Internet Shutdown imposed in parts of Central Delhi
Internet Shutdowns Should Not Become a Tool to Restrict Peaceful Protest On 20 July 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (“CJP”) organized a peaceful protest…
SFLC.in’s Comments on the draft ‘Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026’
On 3 June 2026, the Supreme Court of India published the draft ‘Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026,’ prepared under the…
Event: What Age Assurance means for the future of digital rights, online safety and the internet at large
Globally, policymakers seem keen on banning access to social media and implementing age assurance systems. While the idea behind such measures is to protect children…
Statement on MeitY’s Notice Seeking Clarifications on the Username Feature
Media reports indicate that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has now issued notices (“Notices”) to Telegram and Signal seeking explanations regarding…
SFLC.in joins global launch of Stop Killing the Internet
SFLC.in stands in solidarity with Stop Killing the Internet, a new global movement for a better internet: open, private, free, accessible, democratic and shaped by…
SFLC.in Statement on MeitY’s Notice to WhatsApp to Halt Rollout of Username Feature
Statement on MeitY’s Notice to WhatsApp to Halt Rollout of Username Feature On 29th June 2026, WhatsApp announced a phased rollout of a feature…