The government has sanctioned the prosecution of several websites including Google, Facebook, Yahoo and YouTube amongst others. The Delhi High Court had earlier refused to squash proceedings against Google and Facebook.
The court had issued a summons to a host of websites on allegations that they were allowing defamatory articles against politicians and articles that hurt religious sentiments. The summons may be served through the Ministry of External Affairs. All the websites named are based outside India. Also Read: Screen content or face ban: HC to FB, Google
When CNBC-TV18 contacted Google India, a spokesperson said and we quote,
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