Facebook to Bombay High Court: Can’t censor content on site (even before elections)

Facebook told the Bombay High Court that it could not censor any content on its site, in response to a petition to restrain any political advertisements, videos or messages 48 hours before elections.
“We can’t self censor any content on the site.. this would violate the freedom of speech” [Facebook]
In response to a petition to restrain any political advertisements, videos or messages 48 hours before elections (source).

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