In a setback to Elon Musk’s social media platform X, the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed its petition challenging the government's authority to block ‘objectionable’ content, saying the social media must be regulated.

"Social media needs to be regulated, and its regulation is a must, more so in cases of offences against women in particular, failing which the right to dignity, as ordained in the Constitution of a citizen, gets railroaded," Justice M Nagaprasanna said.

"From Messengers to WhatsApp and Instagram, all forms of communication have always been regulated, globally and locally. Except for Indians, no one could have the right to freedom of speech. Even in the United States, restrictions have been imposed on X,” it emphasised.

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