The Delhi High Court will order Meta and Google to remove web links misusing Gautam Gambhir’s name and images for fake merchandise and deepfake videos. Gambhir has sought ₹2.5 crore damages over AI-generated videos, impersonation, and unauthorised commercial use of his identity.
Today, On 27th February, A Delhi court ordered action against a Central Bureau of Investigation officer in the excise policy case, saying departmental proceedings are needed to ensure accountability. The judge termed the investigation “pre-meditated and choreographed,” asserting the allegations were tailored to support a narrative.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a man arrested last May for allegedly posting “Pakistan Zindabad” on Instagram after the Pahalgam attack. The court ordered, “The applicant will not upload any objectionable post on social media which is against the reputation of the country or against any community.” The Allahabad High Court granted bail […]
The Kerala High Court ordered YouTube and Instagram to remove offensive edits of a minor girl’s movie review that were distorted to mock her. The girl’s mother petitioned the court after attempts to report the videos failed. The ruling emphasizes the platforms’ legal obligation to protect children’s content from harm.
Today, On 4th April, The Supreme Court refused to consider a plea seeking a social media ban for children under 13. It said that such matters should be handled by the government, not the court. The petition claimed that too much screen time is causing a mental health crisis among children. It urged stricter rules, but the court left the decision to policymakers.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding a plea from Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi, challenging a Gujarat High Court decision that refused to quash an FIR linked to his Instagram post featuring a poem. The court granted interim relief, halting any action on the FIR until the next hearing on February 10.
