Several Indian media groups have challenged the country's privacy law in the Supreme Court, stating that it could hinder investigative journalism and endanger sources. These media organizations argue that the law, which requires journalists to obtain consent from individuals before reporting, amounts to pre-censorship and could lead to newsroom closures. The law also allows individuals to withdraw consent at any time and demand data deletion without public interest safeguards, potentially forcing media outlets to delete or heavily modify factual reports. The Supreme Court has stated it will hear the case next month.