X Tells Delhi Court Fake Takedown Notices Against Digital Rights Groups Sent by Impostor
Social media platform X informed the Delhi High Court that takedown notices targeting digital rights groups Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) and Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC) were sent by an impostor impersonating the Delhi Police. X conducted an internal investigation, found the notices to be fake, and filed a police complaint. The court disposed of petitions filed by IFF and SFLC after X assured no action would be taken against their accounts. The controversy began with purported legal notices from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which denied involvement.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 64/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, altnews, thehindu, hindustantimes, indianexpress, thetelegraph, indiatoday, opindia, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 6 Nov, 07:27 am. Other outlets followed.