[forkLding]

The rationale for blocking websites is pretty convoluted, what are they saying? I mean aside from the usual censorship justification

[nischalsamji]

"Objectionable content", "Hurting religious sentiments" are the reasons given when github/ vimeo/ pastebin etc., were banned few years ago. The rationale is pretty vague and it's often tough to understand on what info a certain site gets blocked.

[derefr]

I would assume it's much the same as Canada's law against publishing hate speech. Just with a very wide net on what constitutes hate speech.

[keganunderwood]

I think someone mentioned that politicians in India enjoy wide freedoms due to generous libel laws as well.