Karnataka HC imposes a fine of Rs 50 lakh on Twitter for non-compliance

Challenging the microblogging platform’s plea against the IT ministry’s blocking orders, Karnataka High Court on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 50 lakh on Twitter, citing its conduct. According to LiveLaw, the court has refused Twitter’s request to stay the Centre’s order.

Centre had asked Twitter to take down some accounts with tweets related to farmers’ protests and coronavirus. Twitter said that the orders to block some tweets were “procedurally and substantially deficient of the provision” and “demonstrate excessive use of powers”.