Indian Media Giants Challenge Modi Government's Privacy Law

A coalition of major Indian media publishers, including those owned by Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, have filed a lawsuit against the Modi government's privacy law, arguing that it threatens press freedom and could expose journalists' sources. The lawsuit, set to be heard on October 27, 2026, is the most significant challenge to the law to date. The publishers are demanding that several contentious provisions of the law be quashed, claiming they could force journalists to seek consent before investigating subjects and compel publishers to erase stories. The case comes amid broader concerns about declining press freedom in India.

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• The Hindu
• The Hindu