Instant messaging platform WhatsApp maintained in the Supreme Court on Monday (February 23, 2026) that it is not “quite right” to say the online entity is sharing data with other Meta platforms.
Appearing before a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, for WhatsApp and parent company Meta, said its technology was very clear and put a premium on privacy. “There is no question of violating the law,” Mr. Sibal submitted.
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He further submitted that the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, comprehensively addressed the privacy concerns raised in the Supreme Court.
The court was hearing petitions filed by Meta and WhatsApp against a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) decision to uphold a ₹213.14 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
