The government of India also questioned WhatsApp over its preferential treatment to European users where the updates to its privacy policy will not be implemented; WhatsApp is supposed to send its response to the Indian government by January 25
“ “The respondent Nos.1 and 5 shall consider the issues regarding the functioning of the Internet Messaging Applications like "WhatsApp" and take an appropriate decision at the earliest as to whether it is feasible to bring the same under the statutory regulatory framework.”—Delhi High Court order in Karmanya Singh Sareen and Anr v Union of India and Ors (September 23, 2016)
“ “This differential treatment is certainly a cause of concern to the government.”—Chetan Sharma, Additional Solicitor General
“Learned counsels appearing for Respondent 2, WhatsApp Incorporated, submit that a communication has been received from the government of India seeking certain information and the same is being responded to. Learned Additional Solicitor General appearing for the Union of India submits that the matter is being looked into at the highest level and communication has been sent to WA seeking certain information. He prays for an adjournment to place on record the steps taken by the government of India in the matter. “In view of the above, renotify on March 1.”Petitioners’ arguments In his petition, that Forbes India has read, Rohilla made the following arguments: