News Publishers Move SC To Challenge The DPDP Act
The Digital News Publishers Association, representing major outlets including Network18, NDTV, Indian Express, and Times Internet, filed a lawsuit on October 6 challenging the DPDP Act 2023 and its 2025 rules. Publishers argue the law lacks specific exemptions for journalistic activities and that consent and data erasure provisions could force removal of factual stories and compromise source confidentiality. The case is scheduled for hearing on October 27.
Key points
- 21 publishers including Network18, NDTV, and Indian Express filed Supreme Court challenge
- Concern: DPDP Act lacks journalistic exemptions and endangers source protection
- Hearing scheduled for October 27, 2026
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