X claims impostor issued takedown notices in Delhi High Court case

X informed the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that takedown notices allegedly issued against accounts of Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) and Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC) were sent fraudulently by an impostor, not by the social media platform. The company clarified that the accounts in question would not face removal following the clarification. The Delhi High Court subsequently disposed of the petitions filed in connection with the matter after accepting X's submissions. The case had raised concerns about potential account suspensions affecting civil society organisations that have been vocal on digital rights and freedom of expression issues. X's assertion that the notices were unauthorised marks a significant development in the dispute, shifting focus to the authenticity of communications purporting to come from the platform. The court's decision to dispose of the petitions indicates that the immediate concern regarding account removal has been resolved, though the incident highlights vulnerabilities in how takedown orders are communicated and verified in the digital ecosystem.