Google tells the Delhi High Court that an order restricting a YouTube video featuring Hindu deities would apply only within India, after the Centre’s stance in the case. The matter follows objections and subsequent legal steps taken by authorities regarding the video’s availability on the platform.
In court, the Centre argues that if a video is objected to and an order is issued, the direction should apply consistently rather than being repeatedly shifted across different jurisdictions. The petitioner, according to one outlet, contends that the video remains accessible in India through a VPN and seeks global removal, saying the content hurts sentiments tied to “Sanatan Dharma.”
The dispute therefore centers on scope and enforcement: whether any restriction ordered by Indian authorities should result in removal worldwide, or whether it is limited to availability from within India. The court hearing reflects differing positions on jurisdiction, practical access via circumvention tools, and the extent to which platform controls should align with government directives.
