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4 August 2026

Meta's restriction of protest videos in India

The incident highlights critical issues regarding digital platform accountability, freedom of speech, and the regulation of social media intermediaries, which are relevant to the broader governance and civil society discourse in India.

1 min read Day 5 of 10 2 questions

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  • A Delhi University student reported that four of her Instagram videos documenting protest activities were restricted or removed by Meta in India.
  • Three videos were restricted under the pretext of 'community guidelines', while one was removed for alleged 'adult sexual exploitation and nudity'.
  • The restricted content included footage of police announcements, logistics support for law enforcement, and student protests regarding unemployment.
  • The user alleged a lack of transparency regarding the specific community guidelines violated.
  • The user reported a discrepancy in platform enforcement, noting that her reports of hate speech directed at her were not acted upon by the platform.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 of 10 in Regulation of AI-generated political content and deepfakes, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of social media intermediaries in balancing the enforcement of community guidelines with the protection of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. 150 words
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  2. The regulation of digital content by private platforms raises significant concerns regarding algorithmic transparency and accountability. Discuss the legal framework governing social media intermediaries in India and the challenges in ensuring non-discriminatory content moderation. 250 words
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