New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday sought responses of all respondents, including the Union of India, Meta Platforms and WhatsApp LLC, on a petition filed by former Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President and senior advocate Dr. Adish C. Aggarwala, challenging the abrupt suspension of his WhatsApp accounts.

Justice Sachin Datta heard the matter and directed the respondents to file their replies, listing the matter next on December 18.

Aggarwala has approached the High Court under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, alleging that the sudden and unilateral deactivation of his WhatsApp numbers without prior notice, show cause, or any opportunity to retrieve his personal and professional data, amounts to a viol...