Today, On 18th July, In the X Corp case, the Centre told the Karnataka High Court that “chilling effect is not a one and all solution” under Article 19(1)(a), defending evolving restrictions on free speech in the digital age.
The Delhi High Court has requested responses from the Lieutenant Governor and Central Government regarding a petition that challenges an order empowering police to issue takedown notices for online content. The case raises concerns about potential misuse and violations of free speech. The next hearing is scheduled for September 17.
An acid attack survivor, Pragya Prasun, won a Supreme Court ruling affirming digital access as a fundamental right under Article 21 after being denied a bank account due to her inability to blink. This landmark decision emphasizes the need for inclusive digital services and addresses the challenges faced by disabled individuals in accessing essential services.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that merely liking a social media post does not equate to sharing it, thus cannot be penalized under Section 67 of the IT Act, which pertains to obscene content. The decision dismissed charges against Imran Khan, emphasizing that liking does not constitute publication or transmission.
Karnataka: Today, 20th March, Social media platform ‘X’ (previously known as Twitter), owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit in the Karnataka High Court against the Indian government. The company claims that the government is unfairly regulating online content and imposing censorship without following proper legal procedures.
Today, On 20th December, The Uttar Pradesh government told the Allahabad High Court that Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of Alt News, posted messages on X with “half-baked information” about Yati Narsinghanand’s speech. The state said these posts “harmed India’s sovereignty and integrity” and aimed to incite violence while encouraging separatist feelings. Additional Advocate General Manish Goyal shared these claims before Justices Siddhartha Varma and Nalin Kumar Srivastava.
Today, On 18th December, During hearing on Alt-News Co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s plea, the Allahabad High Court stated, “Whatever Yati Narsinghanand says, you cannot go to social media.” Zubair is challenging an FIR that accuses him of promoting enmity through a post on ‘X.’ The court highlighted the importance of addressing grievances through legal avenues instead of social media. The case focuses on finding a balance between free speech and its potential misuse in inciting public unrest.