3 Things The Catch Up: Govt considering cutting online content blocking timeline (24 March)
Mar 24, 2026
Discussion of a proposal to shorten social media takedown timelines to one hour. Coverage of a Supreme Court ruling on Scheduled Caste status after religious conversion. Reports on alleged misuse of Section 69 in criminal cases involving consensual relationships. Outline of a 100-day AI-driven TB screening push using handheld X-rays. Updates on West Asia diplomacy and Indian LPG ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Government May Cut Social Media Takedown Window
- The Indian government is considering shortening social media takedown times from 2–3 hours to one hour to accelerate content removal.
- Officials say the key factor is platforms' compliance record under the new 2–3 hour rule introduced in February 2024.
SC Rules Conversion Ends Scheduled Caste Status
- The Supreme Court held that conversion to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism removes Scheduled Caste status.
- The bench relied on the 1950 Constitution Order and cited a case where a pastor's continued Christian practice led to loss of SC membership.
Courts Push Back On Misuse Of Section 69
- Courts are narrowing the scope of Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to prevent misuse in consensual relationship disputes.
- Karnataka and Madras High Courts stayed investigations where long-term relationships later prompted criminal allegations like false promise of marriage.