The recent decision by the Delhi High Court to restrict access to Sci-Hub, LibGen, and all shadow libraries has reignited a critical debate: Who gets to access knowledge and at what cost? This is not just a courtroom skirmish over copyright. It is about a deeper and more urgent question- who controls knowledge, who gets to benefit, and who gets left behind. Shadow Libraries are the Global South’s Unseen Lifeline For millions across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, shadow libraries are not just websites- they are lifesavers....