The Delhi High Court has directed social media platform X to reveal the subscriber data and IP logs of six anonymous accounts that posted content flagged by Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha. The court refused to grant a blanket takedown protecting Chadha's personality rights but ordered removal of content from six specific documents. Justice Subramonium Prasad mandated the disclosure within two weeks, according to medianama.com.
The court's order requires X to provide Basic Subscriber Information (BSI) and IP logs for the accounts linked to the flagged content. An IP address can reveal a user's approximate location and Internet Service Provider, enabling investigators to obtain registered addresses from ISPs or telecom operators. This compelled disclosure removes anonymity for the account holders, exposing them to potential legal action or reprisal, as reported by Bar & Bench and medianama.com.
This ruling reflects a growing trend in India where authorities use court orders to unmask anonymous social media users, especially those critical of public figures or institutions. In April 2026, Delhi Police requested IP data for accounts criticizing the food regulator FSSAI under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Similarly, Telangana Police invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act to seek user data. Such actions raise concerns about online anonymity and freedom of expression, according to medianama.com.
The Delhi HC's directive to X to disclose subscriber information and IP logs must be complied with within two weeks, marking a notable instance of judicial intervention in regulating online anonymity tied to political criticism.