In 2023, India reported 35,000 child pornography cases, a 25% increase from the previous year. Legal frameworks like the POCSO Act and the IT Act aim to combat this exploitation, but enforcement remains challenging due to technology and public unawareness. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for sex education as a preventive measure.
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Today(20th Sept),The Bombay High Court struck down Rule 3 of the Information Technology Amendment Rules, 2023, which allowed the Centre to create a Fact-Check Unit to regulate fake news about the government on social media. The ruling came after petitions, including one by comedian Kunal Kamra, challenged the rule’s constitutionality.
Today, On 5th September, Former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar has offered to undergo a medical examination at AIIMS following claims that her disability certificates may be forged. The Delhi Police alleges that she misrepresented information to secure reservation benefits for the civil services examination and has questioned her eligibility. Khedkar has denied all allegations, with further hearings scheduled for September 26.
Yesterday, On 27th August, A 25-year-old man sought bail from the Supreme Court after impersonating the former Patna High Court Chief Justice in 2022. He allegedly deceived the Registrar General and obtained Amazon gift cards. The Supreme Court issued notice on the bail plea, returnable on 30th September, 2024. The incident led to an FIR under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act.
On Monday(5th August), An FIR was filed in Betul, Madhya Pradesh, against an individual for threatening Chief Justice DY Chandrachud over a Supreme Court ruling on reservations. The ruling allows states to create sub-classifications within Scheduled Castes for targeted upliftment. The accused made the threat on social media and is being pursued by authorities, raising concerns about the safety of judicial figures.
Today, On 5th August, Former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar has contested the UPSC’s decision to revoke her candidature. The case will be heard in the Delhi High Court. The UPSC accused her of violating examination rules, leading to a permanent ban from future exams. Additional allegations include falsifying identity and misusing her position. Charges against her include cheating and forgery.
The Karnataka High Court reversed its ruling on child pornography, acknowledging an oversight and recalling its previous decision to allow further investigation. Justice Nagaprasanna emphasized that judges are human and can make mistakes, stating that continuing with an erroneous decision is not heroic. The Court allowed the recall based on inherent powers.
The Gujarat High Court has denied bail to a former ISRO officer accused of cyber terrorism for sharing sensitive information with a woman in Pakistan, citing the ongoing trial and seriousness of the charges. The accused remains in custody as the trial proceeds, with the court emphasizing caution in cases involving national security.
A Vacation Bench comprising Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih noted that the multiple and severe charges against Paulose precluded her from obtaining interim bail, despite her citing a protracted trial and seeking parity with co-accused individuals. NEW DELHI: Today (14th June): The Supreme Court denied bail to Leena Paulose, wife of conman […]
The Delhi High Court expressed concern over the Delhi Police’s handling of a hate speech case involving derogatory remarks against journalist Mohammed Zubair. The police found no incriminating evidence, leading to no case against the accused, despite the court’s criticism of their actions. The court urged action against hate speech perpetrators.