Neutral Citation Number: 2023:DHC:2806 (2017) 2 SCC 516(2) propounded the 'doctrine of auto block', wherein intermediaries were directed to block a proposed list of words from search results on their platforms [Ref. Annexure M, Pg. 381, Para 9, Pg. 382 Para 10]. The Court held that when such words are searched on search engines, the results shall be 'auto blocked' with a warning and nothing would be reflected on the internet, since it is prohibited under the laws in force. The relevant portion of the judgment is reproduced below; "9. Mr Ranjit Kumar, learned Solicitor General at this juncture would submit that he has been apprised today only about the proposed list of words" in respect of which when commands are given, there will be "auto block" with a warning and nothing would be reflected in the internet, as it is prohibited in India. We think it appropriate to reproduce the said "proposed list of words". It reads as under; ***** 10. At this juncture, Mr C.A. Sundaram, Mr K.V. Viswanathan, learned Senior Counsel, Mr Anupam Lai Das, learned counsel appearing for Google India, Microsoft Corporation (1) (P) Ltd. and Yahoo! India, respectively, have submitted that apart from the aforesaid words, if anyone. taking recourse to any kind of ingenuity, feeds certain words and something that is prohibited under the Act comes into existence, the "principle of auto block" shall—be immediately applied and it shall not be shown. The learned counsel appearing for the search engines/intermediaries have submitted that they can only do this when it is brought to their notice,— considered opinion, they are under obligation to see that the—doctrine of auto block" is applied within a reasonable period of time. It is difficult to accept the submission that once it is brought to their notice , they will do the needful. It need not be Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:SHAZAAD ZAKIR Signing Date:26.04.2023 17:19:50 W.P.(CRL) 1505/2021 Page 46 of 88