Journalist’s Facebook page removal: Punjab and Haryana High Court asks Centre, Meta reply over posts on CM
Indian Express·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Punjab and Haryana High Court sought responses from Centre, Facebook, and state regarding journalist Maninderjeet Sidhu's petition challenging removal of his Facebook pages. Sidhu claims pages were removed without notice over alleged copyright infringement related to content about Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. He operates digital journalism platforms with 4.5 lakh followers and contends removal violates constitutional rights to free speech and press freedom.
Key Entities
Maninderjeet SidhuPunjab and Haryana High CourtJustice Jagmohan BansalMeta/FacebookBhagwant MannAam Aadmi Party PunjabInformation Technology Act 2000