Between Anonymity and Accountability: ANI-Wikimedia’s Legal Battle for Free Speech and Intermediary Liability
The recent legal developments involving ANI and the Wikimedia Foundation pose some concerns to freedom of speech and expression in India. The DHC’s orders compelling Wikimedia to disclose editor identities and remove content raise critical questions about the balance between protecting reputations and safeguarding free speech under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. As the matter progresses, its outcome will likely shape the future of open-access platforms and their ability to remain at the forefront of free and reliable information in a globally connected world.