Following India’s airstrikes in ‘Operation Sindoor’, social media, particularly X, was inundated with misinformation. In response, the Indian government ordered the blocking of over 8,000 accounts, including international news outlets. X criticized this censorship while complying with the orders for legal protection. Misinformation about the strikes, including fake visuals, was widespread, prompting government action against false narratives.
Bombay: 8th April: On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court asked the Maharashtra government to reply to a petition filed by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra. Kamra has requested the Court to cancel the First Information Report (FIR) filed against him by the Mumbai Police for calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a “gaddar” (traitor) during his comedy show.
Justice Oka addressed the prevalent issue of hate speech in India, which often targets religious minorities and oppressed communities, aiming to provoke societal division. He emphasized the need for public awareness and education to reduce such speech, while safeguarding free speech rights. Oka advocated for the right to dissent and protest as essential democratic principles.
India’s Got Latent, a popular show, has become controversial after its latest members-only episode, where comedians and influencers made offensive jokes and comments. Among those facing backlash are comedian Samay Raina, popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahabdia, and Apoorva Makhija. These remarks have sparked outrage on social media, with many viewers expressing their disgust.
The Allahabad High Court today (6th Jan) extended the stay on Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s arrest until January 16, 2025, regarding an FIR based on his social media post about Yati Narsinghanand’s inflammatory speech. Zubair argues his post was a freedom of speech exercise, not inciting violence, amid state claims of misinformation.
The Delhi High Court upheld an FIR against history professor Ratan Lal for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through a controversial social media post. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh stated that laws penalizing such actions maintain social harmony and emphasized that free speech must be exercised responsibly, especially by intellectuals.
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.
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