Sahayog Portal Latest News
The Delhi High Court has asked the Union government to clarify whether social media platform X Corp. should be required to participate in the Sahyog portal in cases linked to human trafficking, child trafficking and national security.
About Sahayog Portal
- It is an online platform launched in October 2024 to help remove illegal content from the internet quickly.
- It allows government agencies to send takedown notices directly to social media platforms and other online intermediaries.
- It operates under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000, giving it legal backing.
- It ensures that intermediaries act fast while retaining safe harbour protections.
- Nodal Ministry: Union Home Ministry
Features of Sahayog Portal
- Centralised Communication: Connects government agencies, state/UT nodal officers, and 65 online intermediaries in a single platform.
- Automated Takedown Notices: Sends quick, documented notices to intermediaries for prompt removal of unlawful content.
- Legal Backing: Operates under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000, ensuring legal enforcement and consequences for non-compliance.
- Separate from Section 69A: Focuses on intermediaries’ responsibility to disable unlawful content rather than government blocking powers.
Source: TH
Last updated on June, 2026
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