The Delhi High Court,on Thursday(14th Nov) led by Justice Subramonium Prasad, issued summons to users accused of making defamatory edits on the ANI Wikipedia page. Following a consent order with ANI, Wikipedia agreed to serve summons confidentially without revealing user identities. The next hearing is scheduled for December 16.
The Delhi High Court is reviewing Wikipedia’s offer to disclose user identities related to defamatory edits on ANI’s page in a sealed cover. Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal assured the court of confidentiality while sharing necessary information. The case stems from a defamation suit by ANI against Wikipedia, which was previously criticized for not complying with a summons.
The Delhi High Court has ordered Wikipedia to remove a page titled “Asian News International vs. Wikimedia Foundation” related to an ongoing defamation case filed by ANI, calling it “prima facie contemptuous.” The court emphasized that comments on the page could interfere with legal proceedings, directing its removal within 36 hours and warning Wikipedia of non-compliance consequences.
The Delhi High Court reprimanded Wikipedia for not disclosing the identities of users involved in allegedly defamatory edits about Asian News International (ANI). The court warned that withholding information jeopardizes Wikipedia’s intermediary protection under Indian law and criticized its stance, suggesting that failure to comply could harm its operations in India. New Delhi: Today, on […]
The Calcutta High Court dismissed the case against the film “The Diary of West Bengal” on Thursday, citing a Supreme Court ruling on banning books or movies. Chief Justice TS Shivagnam emphasized that individuals have the choice to watch or not watch, and criticism is a right in a democratic society, stating that there are more pressing issues to address. The film’s director clarified that it was not intended to undermine the honor of Bengal and was based on factual information. The controversy arose following the release of the film’s trailer, which featured events in Bengal and characters resembling political figures, including a version of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The Delhi High Court Today (July 9th) issued summons to Wikipedia on a suit filed by news agency ANI alleging that the widely-popular online encyclopaedia was allowing defamatory edits to their page on the platform. The Court issued notice on ANI’s interim relief plea as well and listed the matter for further hearing on August 20.
Today(on 5th July), The Delhi High Court has summoned Press Trust of India (PTI) in response to a copyright infringement and plagiarism case filed by Asian News International (ANI). ANI accuses PTI of unauthorized use of video content, seeking damages exceeding Rs.2 crores and a permanent injunction. PTI has committed to removing the disputed videos within 24 hours.
