Supreme Court Rejects Neha Singh Rathore’s Plea Over Tweets on PM Modi & Pahalgam Attack, Orders Trial

Today, On 13th October, Supreme Court refused singer and activist Neha Singh Rathore’s plea challenging an FIR over her social media post on the Pahalgam terror attack. The Court told her, “Go and face trial,” without commenting on the case merits.

‘When Speech Crosses the Line, It Collides with Dignity’: Delhi High Court Warns Social Media Users on Free Expression

The Delhi High Court said free speech must not be misused to insult or humiliate others, stressing that “free speech should therefore not trample on dignity and vice versa.” Justice Ravinder Dudeja cautioned influencers and netizens to post responsibly, noting that online content can cause lasting harm.

“Social media cannot be left in anarchic freedom”: X Corp to Appeal Karnataka High Court Ruling on Sahyog Portal

X Corp said it will appeal the Karnataka High Court verdict upholding the government’s Sahyog portal, calling it a threat to free expression. The company argued the system bypasses due process and violates constitutional rights.

Journalist Ravish Kumar Appeals Rohini Court Order Against Restricting Reports on Adani

Journalist Ravish Kumar has challenged the Rohini court’s injunction stopping him from reporting on Adani. He calls the case a direct attack on press freedom and democracy.

Delhi High Court to Direct Removal of Memes, Videos Targeting BJP Leader Gaurav Bhatia: Will Order Take Down of Defamatory Content

Today, On 25th September, Delhi High Court orally stated that it will direct the removal of memes and videos targeting BJP leader and Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia. The Court stated, “We will order take down of defamatory videos” if defendants fail to comply.

Newslaundry Drags Centre to Delhi High Court Over Order to Remove Reports on Adani Enterprises

Newslaundry has challenged the Centre’s takedown order on its Adani coverage, calling it unconstitutional and an “arbitrary overreach.” The Delhi High Court will hear the case on September 22.

Delhi Court Quashes Gag Order Against Journalists in Adani Defamation Case

A Delhi court has set aside a gag order that had restrained four journalists from publishing stories against Adani Enterprises. The court ruled that the earlier order was unsustainable as the journalists were not given a fair hearing.

Telangana High Court Quashes Cases Over Tweets Criticising Congress; Issues Key Guidelines for FIRs on Political Social Media Posts

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.

X Corp Slams ‘Sahyog Portal’ in Karnataka High Court: “If One Officer Can Decide What’s Legal, It’s a Disaster”

X Corp slammed the Centre’s ‘Sahyog Portal’ in the Karnataka High Court, warning that allowing one officer to decide what’s legal could lead to chaos. “It’s a disaster,” argued Sr. Advocate Raghavan, citing Shreya Singhal.

SG Tushar Mehta To High Court: “Fake ‘Supreme Court of Karnataka’ Account Created on X”

Today, On 18th July, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Karnataka High Court that a fake ‘Supreme Court of Karnataka’ account was created on X, during a hearing on X Corp’s petition challenging the Centre’s new “Sahyog” portal.