New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- The Delhi High Court has held that the mere provision of a social media platform for communication and social interaction does not, by itself, constitute a governmental function or a public duty, observing that Meta Platforms India cannot be subjected to the High Court's writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution merely because its platform plays a significant role in disseminating information and shaping public opinion.

Justice Amit Mahajan made observations while dealing with a petition filed by Sarthak Bhagat, who challenged the disabling of his Instagram accounts without prior notice or an opportunity to respond.

The court observed that although Instagram plays a significant role in public discours...