'Newsrooms will shut down': DNPA challenges Data Protection Law in Supreme Court

New Delhi, Oct 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a writ petition filed by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) challenging provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which it claims adversely affect press freedom. The DNPA comprises the digital wings of 21 major news organisations, including The Indian Express, The Hindu, India Today, Times Group, Zee, NDTV and Network18. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, also issued notice on an application seeking a stay on the challenged provisions, returnable on November 17. Senior Advocate Madhavi…