Wikimedia Challenges India’s Content Takedown Orders, Cites Threat to Free Speech

Wikimedia has challenged India’s content takedown orders, warning that such actions could have a chilling effect on free speech. The non-profit, which runs Wikipedia, filed a legal petition against the Indian government’s demands to remove certain content. It argues that these orders lack transparency and threaten access to information. The move comes amid growing concerns over digital censorship in India. Wikimedia urges the government to adopt a more open approach, emphasizing the importance of protecting free expression and knowledge sharing.