Illegal content on X endangers democracy, says govt in HC; argues ‘safe harbour’ not absolute right

The Centre has informed the Karnataka High Court that unchecked unlawful content on social media threatens democracy. It accused X of evading accountability under the IT Act’s ‘safe harbour’ provision, arguing this protection isn’t absolute but depends on responsible conduct. The government emphasized that social media platforms have a responsibility to regulate content due to their ability to amplify information.