Delhi HC orders GAC to decide SFI's Instagram takedown appeal in three weeks

The Delhi High Court has directed the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) to rule on the Students' Federation of India's appeal against Instagram's disabling of its Delhi account within three weeks. The appeal had been pending since August 12, despite IT Rules requiring resolution within 30 days.

• Instagram disabled @sfidelhi on July 5, 2026, citing a link to another account
• SFI filed its appeal on August 12; it stayed unresolved for over a month
• IT Rules require the GAC to resolve appeals within 30 calendar days
• Justice Amit Mahajan disposed of the petition, expecting a decision in three weeks