In Brief
The Supreme Court addressed whether tech platforms (Microsoft, Google, Yahoo) must comply with India's sex-determination law by blocking prohibited content. The petitioner challenged advertisements for gender determination on search engines. The Court held that platforms cannot be held liable for user-generated content but must cooperate with State Nodal Officers by blocking material that violates Section 22 of the 1994 Act upon notification. Blocking such content does not infringe the right to information or freedom of expression, as restrictions apply only to advertisements promoting prohibited sex selection, not to searches or general information access. The platforms accepted responsibility and committed to appointing experts and complying with directives."
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