The Delhi Legislative Assembly on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it had summoned Facebook India’s vice president and managing directo...
The Delhi Legislative Assembly on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it had summoned Facebook India’s vice president and managing director as a witness in connection with the February violence, reported Bar and Bench. It argued that Ajit Mohan cannot claim the right to remain silent as no coercive action was taken nor is intended to be taken merely if he appears before the Peace and Harmony Committee.
Mohan has been summoned by the panel regarding allegations that the social media giant did not properly apply hate speech rules and policies, contributing to the communal violence that hit the Capital in February. At least 53 people were killed and scores injured in the violence that rocked Northeast Delhi for days.
“No coercive action has been taken against the Petitioner No. 1 (Ajit Mohan) and none was intended if the Petitioner No. 1 merely attended and participated in the proceedings as a witness,” read the Delhi government’s affidavit, according to Live Law. “It is also important to note that the proceedings are being conducted in most transparent manner with live broadcast and therefore there is no question of any apprehension in respect of the proceeding either by the Petitioner No. 1 or anyone else.”
The Delhi government filed the affidavit in response to Mohan’s plea before the...
