India's Supreme Court has clarified that access to WhatsApp is not a fundamental right, dismissing a petition concerning a blocked account. The ruling, led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, emphasized that WhatsApp, being a private platform, requires users to comply with its terms and conditions.
Legal Context and Alternatives
The case was brought by Dr. Raman Kundra, who sought the restoration of her WhatsApp account. However, the court declined to accept free-speech arguments in the context of a private service. While dismissing the appeal, the bench allowed her the possibility to seek other legal remedies.
In place of WhatsApp, the court suggested alternatives like Zoho's Arattai app. Launched in 2021, Arattai is positioned as a
