Under Section 79 IT Act, YouTube Can't Be Compelled to Remove Content Without a Court Order Declaring It Defamatory: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that YouTube, as an intermediary, cannot be directed to remove a video unless a court order finds the content defamatory or in violation of the law. The case concerned a petition filed by Aneesh K. Thankachan, who sought the removal of a video uploaded on YouTube, alleging that it was defamatory to the Marthoma community and its Bishop, and could potentially create a rift…
