Wikipedia, the world’s largest online encyclopedia, now finds itself at the center of a legal challenge in India, where the government is questioning its status as an “intermediary” under Indian law. This classification, given to platforms that host user-generated content without direct control over it, is crucial to Wikipedia’s operations in India. However, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has raised concerns about potential biases, inaccuracies, and the role of editorial oversight on the platform. The case, currently being reviewed by the Delhi High Court, has sparked widespread discussion…
India’s Notice to Wikipedia: Potential Redefinition of Platform Status Raises Concerns
