Former CJI D Y Chandrachud said India’s legal education system has major gaps despite producing top lawyers. He urged reforms, tech skills, and mental health support for the profession.
The Competition Commission of India fined Meta Rs. 213.14 crore for abusing its market dominance related to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy, which forced users to accept new data-sharing terms. The CCI issued cease-and-desist orders, requiring changes to data handling practices, including opt-out options and transparency in data sharing.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, is investigating alleged privacy breaches by major foreign credit information companies like TransUnion CIBIL, Experian, Equifax, and CRIF High Mark. The companies are accused of mishandling sensitive financial data of Indian consumers without proper consent, potentially infringing on the privacy rights of over a billion individuals. The petitioner has requested the Court to enforce stricter regulations on data sharing.
A BJP leader’s PIL in the Delhi High Court seeks privacy protections for individuals’ data collected by travel companies, emphasizing concerns over confidentiality. The petition highlights the potential misuse of sensitive information by foreign-owned travel companies and underscores the need for adherence to the DPDP Act 2023 to safeguard citizens’ rights.
Today(on 18th March),Neel Shukla’s email was suspended by Google for uploading a childhood photo, leading to a legal challenge in the Gujarat High Court. The case raises concerns about digital content, privacy rights, and corporate regulations. Shukla’s plea prompted the court to issue a directive against Google, seeking responses from relevant authorities by March 26.