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Facebook, Google Argue Against Web Censorship In India

Posted by Unknown on from the but-it's-unpossible-sir dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Facebook and Google told the Delhi High Court today they cannot block offensive content that appears on their services. The two Internet giants are among 21 companies that have been asked to develop a mechanism to block objectionable material in India, and the Indian government has given the green light for their prosecution. Although India is democratic (in fact, it's the world's largest democracy), many fear the country will resort to censorship."

3 of 160 comments (clear)

  1. The people who try to ban Internet free speech by Ukab+the+Great · · Score: 5, Funny

    Should be made to shut up.

  2. Re:Makes you wonder by KramberryKoncerto · · Score: 3, Funny

    In many modern "democracies", you can with with 99% and then almost everyone is dissatisfied.

  3. Re:I wish I could say I'm surprised by mehrotra.akash · · Score: 3, Funny

    American constitution atleast guarantees free speech with virtually no restrictions applied I believe
    Ours doesnt even do that