Supreme Court rejects PIL to identify, remove and block anti-national content on social media platforms

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The Supreme Court refused to accept a public interest litigation seeking to block anti-national content on social media. A petitioner alleged that such content threatened communal harmony and national integrity in India. The court suggested the petitioner pursue alternate legal remedies instead. Multiple social media platforms were named as respondents in the petition. The case highlights the ongoing concern regarding the impact of social media on public order.