# Google blocks Dhruv Rathee’s video in India after GAC order 2026-08-12T03:02:29+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Google told the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that it had geo-blocked a YouTube video by social media influencer Dhruv Rathee in India, complying with a directive from the central government's Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC). The video, titled 'Can Hindus Eat BEEF? | Kerala Story 2 EXPOSED', was flagged by petitioner advocate Amita Sachdeva as containing 'false, misleading and provocative statements insulting Lord Ram, Lord Krishna and Goddess Sita'. The petitioner argued that Google's action was partial compliance, as the video remained accessible globally. The court noted the issue of a global block was pending before a division bench and adjourned the hearing to September 3. The GAC had directed the platform to remove the video within 24 hours of its July 15 order, warning that non-compliance could cost Google its safe harbour protections. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - medianama.com Tags: censorship, Delhi High Court, Dhruv Rathee, free speech, Google, YouTube Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/google-blocks-dhruv-rathee-video-in-india-after-panel-order/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/google-blocks-dhruv-rathee-video-in-india-after-panel-order/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.