The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the central and Gujarat state governments in response to a plea from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regarding the suspension of its social media accounts. This suspension occurred just a day before local body elections, raising concerns over potential violations of free speech rights under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India. The AAP's advocate, Siddhant Sharma, emphasized the need for clear guidelines and procedural safeguards to govern the suspension of political parties' social media accounts. The petition specifically questions the applicability of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, which provides a 'safe harbour' for social media intermediaries. The AAP, which has around 800,000 followers on these platforms, is seeking a declaration that the suspension is unconstitutional and insists that any similar actions should require prior notice and justification. The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe, has agreed to link this case with another ongoing matter, highlighting the urgency of the issue raised by the AAP.