One of the reasons most often cited for the blocking of websites is the ‘protection of the Indian state,’ a recently released report notes. The report found that between January 2015 and June 2022, roughly 55,580 websites, YouTube channels, URLs, applications, etc. have been blocked.
‘Finding 404: A Report on Website Blocking in India‘ was released by the legal services organisation SFLC.in, which aims to protect freedom in the digital world.
Internet blocking occurs when the content of a website or application falls under the exceptions in Article 19(2) of the Constitution of India and Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. It is also done if the content violates the Copyright Act, 1957.
— source thewire.in | 17/Jan/2023