Government Blocks Website Under Section 69A, Supabase Seeks Resolution A senior government official refused to disclose the specific reasons behind the blocking of a website, stating that “information was being shared that should not have been shared” and that the relevant parties were “working it out.” The official confirmed that the site was blocked under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. However, it remains unclear whether Supabase, a company with globally distributed remote employees, has engaged with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regarding the blocking order. In an update issued on February 27, 2026, Supabase stated it was actively pursuing “all available channels to resolve this issue.” Website blocking orders under Section 69A are typically not made public, and their implementation often proceeds slowly, leading to initial speculation that some operators—among the first to comply with the order—may have misconfigured their systems. The Delhi-based digital rights group Internet Freedom Foundation criticized the lack of transparency in the process. The foundation highlighted that Section 69A is enforced through the 2009 Blocking Rules, which require a committee process and, where possible, notice to intermediaries and identifiable originators. However, the rules also mandate strict confidentiality around requests and actions taken. The foundation argued that when orders and reasons are kept secret by default, affected individuals cannot assess the legality, necessity, or proportionality of the measures without prolonged legal battles. In the 2015 case Shreya Singhal v.#ministry_of_electronics_and_information_technology #section_69a #supabase #internet_freedom_foundation #shreya_singhal_v_union_of_india
