Kerala HC seeks Centre response on BitChat blocking plea
In short
The Kerala High Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea challenging the blocking of the BitChat app. The summary says BitChat is an open-source messaging app from GitHub that works over Bluetooth and does not need the internet.
This matters because the case could affect whether the app stays blocked. The available reporting does not say who filed the plea or why the app was blocked.
What the reporting says
The Kerala High Court has sought the Centre’s stand on a plea challenging the blocking of the BitChat messaging app, according to the available summary. BitChat is described as a GitHub open-source app that works over Bluetooth and does not need the internet. The reporting does not state who filed the plea, why the app was blocked, or any interim court order.
Why it matters
The Kerala High Court has sought the Centre’s response to a plea challenging the blocking of BitChat, an open-source messaging app said to work over Bluetooth without internet access. The available reporting only identifies the procedural step and the app’s basic function. It does not state the grounds for the blocking, the petitioner, or any court decision on the merits.