India, July 1 -- X (formerly Twitter) complies with takedown laws globally but seeks special treatment in India, the Union government told the Karnataka high court on Tuesday while opposing the social media giant's petition against joining the Sahyog portal for automated notices.

Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, said X must join the platform and comply with all takedown notices issued by designated authorities. "In every other country, they follow the law. Only in India, they expect these luxuries," Mehta said.

X has challenged the government's direction, asking it to join the portal, arguing that Sahyog opens the door for "indiscriminate censorship."

Senior advocate KG Raghavan, who appeared for the compan...