The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized an Additional Sessions Judge for prioritizing a police statement over a court testimony, leading to unjust penalties against witnesses. The Bench expressed its concern for judicial diligence and recommended further training for the judge, referring the case to the Chief Justice for appropriate administrative action.
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court by lawyer V Parthiban, seeking regulation of YouTube content to align with Indian laws and socio-religious beliefs. The court adjourned the hearing to allow inclusion of the Union Government and YouTube as respondents, despite opposition from the Tamil Nadu Government. The petitioner argues that YouTube lacks effective oversight for objectionable content.
