Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Software Freedom Law Center, India & Anr (Petitioner) vs Union of India & Anr (Respondent).
- Petition numbers: Writ Petition (Civil) No. 161/2025; also WC(C) No. 576/2026; Interlocutory Applications IA No. 178565/2026 and IA No. 137702/2026.
- Nature: Petition seeks restoration of petitioner's Instagram handle "@aapgujarat" and Facebook page "@aapgujarat" allegedly removed.
- Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimh and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
- Counsel: Senior counsel for petitioners listed; Respondent counsel includes Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.
Final Outcome
- The Court allowed IA No. 178565/2026, directing the Union of India to restore the Instagram handle "@aapgujarat" and Facebook page "@aapgujarat" subject to removal of objectionable material.
- IA No. 137702/2026 granted interim relief for the same.
- The writ petitions are scheduled to be listed with other connected matters on 11-09-2026 for further hearing.
Topics: Legal Relief, Digital Rights