The Delhi High Court has sternly directed tech giants Google and Apple to take decisive action against mobile applications that allegedly promote illegal activities such as pornography, prostitution, and substance abuse. During a public interest litigation hearing, Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia stressed that these companies must not only respond to complaints but also exercise due diligence when allowing apps to be uploaded on their platforms. The court referred to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, emphasizing the crucial role of intermediaries in preventing harmful content from reaching users. The court ordered Google, Apple, and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) to ensure the immediate cessation of such applications and compliance with the 2021 IT Rules. Additionally, all involved parties, including the Central government, are required to submit an action taken report by the next hearing scheduled for July. This directive follows a public interest litigation filed by Rubika Thapa, who alleged that numerous apps on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store facilitate illegal activities and generate significant revenue through these means.