Instagram restores LiveLaw’s reel on ECI affidavit after restricting it in India over legal request

Instagram initially restricted access to a legal news outlet's educational reel about an Election Commission affidavit before India's Supreme Court, citing a legal request without specifying the law, requester, or order details. After LiveLaw's report, the platform restored the content, though no explanation was offered regarding the initial removal or reversal. The incident highlights gaps in transparency around Section 69A blocking directives and intermediary procedures under India's IT Act.

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