The Delhi High Court criticised a YouTuber for missing a hearing in a copyright case involving alleged theft of a teacher’s notes. The Court said he was “playing games with the court” and showed disregard for proceedings.
The Delhi High Court has closed Anjali Birla’s case against false social media posts alleging favoritism in her UPSC success. The court ruled in her favor, ordering the removal of defamatory content. Anjali emphasized her merit-based achievement and highlighted the need for responsible online sharing and legal protection against misinformation.
Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, has filed a fresh petition in the Delhi High Court against websites spreading fake news about her health. Despite a previous court order directing Google, Bollywood Times, and others to remove misleading content, some platforms did not comply. The court has now issued a notice to Google, with the next hearing set for March 17.
Today, On 8th January, A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of a court order from the Indian Kanoon website. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the order, accessible via Google, is harming his client’s reputation as a businessman. The plea emphasizes the impact on the petitioner’s credibility due to the public availability of the order. The court is expected to address concerns related to privacy and public access to legal records.
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.
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The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, plans to hear Google LLC’s arguments on alleged anti-competitive practices in the Android market over five to six days. Both Google and the Competition Commission of India challenge a previous mixed ruling from the NCLAT, which upheld a significant fine against Google.
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A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court regarding the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata, seeking to protect the victim’s identity from being shared on social media. Complainants argue that the dissemination of her photo and family details is damaging their reputation. The case is scheduled to be heard on August 20.
A US court’s 277-page ruling exposes Google’s manipulation of search results, favoring its own services and stifling competition. Judge Mehta’s decision is a win for antitrust authorities, revealing Google’s anti-competitive practices. The ruling may impact Google’s advertising business and sets a precedent for the tech industry’s competitive landscape.