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, 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.
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.
Today(on 23rd July),The Delhi High Court directed Google and X to remove social media posts alleging that Anjali Birla, daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, cleared the UPSC exams due to nepotism. Justice Navin Chawla issued an interim order for the posts to be removed within 24 hours.
The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of defamatory articles and YouTube videos linking journalist Dhanya Rajendran and digital news publications to George Soros. The Court found the allegations to be baseless and harmful to their reputations. The defendant platforms were directed to remove the content within ten days. Rajendran and DigiPub denied the claims and filed defamation lawsuits.
Today(on 18th July), The Supreme Court of India will hear appeals from Google and the Competition Commission of India in September, challenging NCLAT’s verdict on Google’s anti-competitive practices in the Android market. The tribunal upheld a significant fine but dismissed the requirement for Google to allow third-party app stores on its Play Store.
The Supreme Court Today (July 8th) ruled that it is not permissible for courts to order an accused to share his Google PIN location with the authorities as a condition for the grant of bail.
Today, On 9th May, The Delhi High Court instructed Google and Microsoft to file a review petition challenging an order to remove non-consensual intimate images from their platforms. This decision aims to address concerns about privacy and unauthorized content circulation. The directive underscores the ongoing legal debates on online content moderation and user protection, highlighting the complex interplay of technology, law, and personal privacy.
Today(on 8th May),Microsoft and Google contest Delhi High Court’s order to remove non-consensual intimate images without specific URLs, igniting debates on tech firms’ responsibilities.
