Actress Neetu Chandra filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Patna High Court, demanding a complete ban on vulgar Bhojpuri songs. She argues that such content negatively impacts society and makes women uncomfortable watching television at home. Chandra emphasizes the need for cleaner, more respectful entertainment.
The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) pulled up Sudhir Chaudhary for making disrespectful remarks about the LGBTQIA+ community and the Supreme Court during his TV shows. NBDSA ordered Aaj Tak and India Today to edit two clips and delete one video entirely. It criticized Chaudhary for spreading homophobia and violating ethical guidelines in his coverage of the same-sex marriage case. The watchdog also warned him to show more maturity in future broadcasts and comply with journalistic standards.
The social media company ‘X’ Corp today has contested a Delhi High Court order requiring the removal of allegedly defamatory posts about journalist Rajat Sharma globally, arguing that it violates international law and encroaches on other countries’ sovereignty. The court case involves a defamation suit filed by Sharma in response to abusive content on social media and TV.
X Corp (formerly Twitter) has approached the Delhi High Court, asserting that a video allegedly showing journalist Rajat Sharma using foul language against Congress spokesperson Ragini Nayak is neither fake nor edited. They seek to vacate an interim order directing the removal of the video from their platform and accounts of Congress leaders.
The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of social media posts and videos alleging that journalist Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader Ragini Nayak, citing false information and potential harm to Sharma’s reputation. The court mandated the removal of specified posts, directing the privatization of public domain videos until further orders, and affirmed that this action does not violate freedom of speech.