The Karnataka High Court's April 29 ruling to block Proton Mail follows a complaint by M Moser Design Associates over obscene emails, deepfake imagery, and sexually explicit content. Justice M Nagaprasanna instructed the government to initiate proceedings under the IT Act to enforce the block, although Proton Mail remains accessible for now. This incident marks the second threat of a ban on the service, previously linked to misuse for hoax threats, while the company maintains compliance with Swiss laws against illegal use of its platform.
The High Court of Karnataka ordered the blocking of Proton Mail, responding to a complaint about abusive content, under the IT Act and related rules.
Justice M Nagaprasanna directed the Indian government to block Proton Mail citing offensive content, emphasizing the protection of public safety while weighing encryption rights.
Proton Mail has faced previous threats of bans in India, being linked to illegal activities, though it maintains compliance with Swiss laws on privacy and data.
Despite the ruling, Proton Mail remains accessible, as the blocking provisions await further government proceedings; the company stands firm against illegal use of its services.
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