government that they cannot serve
summons to Facebook and Google
executives, as requested by a Delhi
court, because that impacts "free
speech principles."
India had asked the US to help in
serving papers to the executives of 11
internet companies who are accused
of hosting content designed to fuel
communal hatred.
"As you know, there are limits to our
Constitution's protections on free
speech, such as when the speech
comprises a true threat or incites
imminent violence. In this case, there
has not been a sufficient showing in
this regard," US authorities said in
response.
The case was filed in December 2011
by a journalist named Vinay Ray who
said internet firms should be
prosecuted for hosting the content.
In January this year, the court issued
fresh summons for the executives and
asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to
ensure they were delivered.
The case will be heard in Delhi on May
21.
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