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Indian court orders blocking of Proton Mail


The ruling, which has yet to take effect, was ordered under India's online blocking laws.

On Tuesday, the Karnataka High Court directed the Indian government to block Proton Mail, a popular email service known for its enhanced security, following a legal complaint filed by New Delhi-based M Moser Design Associates. Last year, the police department of the southern state of Tamil Nadu had sought to block Proton Mail after the email service was found to have been used for sending hoax bomb threats to local schools. Nonetheless, in October 2024, the Delhi High Court asked state police and the Indian government’s home ministry to investigate the alleged use of Proton Mail across the country.

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