Google search engines not an intermediary under new IT Rules, says co

Files an appeal to set aside part of an order passed by Delhi HC in April that regards the search engine as a social media platform

Global technology giant Google on Wednesday moved Delhi High Court (HC), asking for interim protection against its declaration as a 'social media intermidiary'. 

Google petitioned to set aside a part of an April order that "mischaracterises" its search engine as a social media intermediary that has to comply with the new Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021. 

Experts agreed there may be merit in Google asking not to be identified as a social media intermediary.

"Search engines are a reflection of the content and information available on the internet. While we maintain a consistent policy over removal of objectionable content from the search results,