Instagram restores LiveLaw reel on ECI affidavit after India restriction

Instagram restricted, then restored a reel by legal outlet LiveLaw explaining the Election Commission of India's position in a Supreme Court affidavit. The platform's notice cited a "legal request" without naming the requester, the law or an order number.

• The reel covered the ECI's affidavit on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
• Instagram cited a "legal request" without disclosing the requester or legal provision
• LiveLaw said the video had no commentary and stayed available on YouTube
• LiveLaw updated its report on October 27, 2026, after the reel was restored