Allahabad High Court rejected Bhojpuri singer Neha Singh Rathore’s plea to quash FIR over her social media posts on PM Modi and Bihar elections. Court noted her posts “used the Prime Minister’s name in a derogatory and disrespectful manner.”
The Telangana High Court struck down three criminal cases against an X user for tweets critical of CM Revanth Reddy’s Congress government, ruling them protected free speech. The Court also laid down strict guidelines for police and magistrates on handling FIRs in social media cases.
Supreme Court urges citizens to respect free speech while considering rules for social media conduct.
Emphasizes self-restraint over censorship in divisive online content cases.
Justice PB Suresh Kumar of the Kerala High Court, in his farewell speech, advocated for new legislation to regulate social media, emphasizing that unverified posts undermine public trust in the judiciary. He highlighted the importance of balancing free speech with the integrity of the judiciary while also recognizing the role of technology in enhancing justice efficiency.
Today, On 13th May, The Central Government has withdrawn its blocking order against the YouTube channel 4PM News, the Supreme Court was informed today, bringing relief to the digital news platform after a legal battle.
Today, On 5th May, The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre on a plea filed by 4PM News, challenging the blocking of its YouTube channel by the government citing national security grounds.
Journalist Sanjay Sharma has approached the Supreme Court challenging the blocking of his YouTube news channel ‘4PM’, calling the action “arbitrary & unconstitutional” and questioning the legality of the IT Blocking Rules.
Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has ruled that every person in India has the fundamental right to choose or change their name. The court said this right is protected under the Indian Constitution.A man named Sameer Rao had filed a petition in the court, asking for his name to be changed from “Shahnawaz” to “Md Sameer Rao” in his school records. According to a report by media, his request was earlier rejected by the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education.
In September 2024, the BCI issued a notification mandating strict new measures for all Centers of Legal Education (CLEs) across the country. NEW DELHI: On Friday. The Supreme Court of India has asked the Bar Council of India (BCI) to respond to petitions challenging two circulars issued by the bar body in September 2024. These […]
The Delhi High Court will review articles from The Caravan and The Ken to determine interim relief in the defamation case filed by ANI against Wikipedia. ANI claims that Wikipedia permitted defamatory edits to its page on the platform. The court’s examination of these articles is crucial to the ongoing legal dispute. This case highlights concerns over content accuracy and accountability on online platforms.
