Delhi High Court refused to order removal of alleged defamatory videos against J&K Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary without first hearing the news platforms. Court asked him to add uploaders as parties and directed social media firms to share their details within three days.
Google is facing contempt of court for not removing a defamatory video about the Dhyan Foundation, even after orders from the Bombay High Court and Magistrate Court. The foundation says Google misled the Mumbai Sessions Court by falsely claiming the video was taken down, while proof shows it is still online. Google’s lawyer, Senior Advocate Aabad Ponda, admitted there are difficulties in following the court’s order, raising questions about Google’s respect for Indian courts. A contempt notice has been sent to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and the hearing is set for January 3.
A Mumbai court issued a contempt notice to CEO Sundar Pichai over YouTube’s non-compliance in removing a defamatory video about the NGO Dhyan Foundation. The court emphasized the video’s potential threat to public order. The matter is set for a hearing on January 3, 2025, amidst ongoing discussions on digital content regulation.
The Supreme Court will hear Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against a defamation case on Monday. Kejriwal admitted to making a mistake by retweeting a controversial video. The case involves a three-judge bench and revolves around a retweet made by Kejriwal, which the High Court deemed defamatory. The case also highlights the responsibility of public figures in sharing content.