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REGULATION | Apple Removes Jack Dorsey's BitChat from India App Store After ...
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Fusion42 · 4 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple has removed Jack Dorsey's BitChat from the India App Store after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology demanded its removal under Section 69(A) of India's Information Technology Act, citing illegal content and risks related to its decentralised communication during protests and security concerns.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer Apps, and 2 sources have reported it between 3 Oct 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.
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Indian government actions tighten the legal environment for decentralised messaging apps. You face a higher risk of swift removal if your app challenges network controls or public order laws in India.
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2 sources · first reported 3 Oct 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026
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