News Publishers Move SC To Challenge The DPDP Act

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • 21 news publishers have challenged India’s DPDP Act in the Supreme Court, citing concerns over press freedom
  • The law could require journalists to seek consent from investigation subjects, force publishers to erase reports and expose confidential sources, the publishers have argued
  • The lawsuit seeks to quash key provisions of the law, most of which are set to take effect from May 2027