Deepfake Misuse: Gujarat High Court Issues Notices to Tech Giants, Seeks Stronger AI Regulation And Content Removal Framework

The Gujarat High Court issued notices to Meta India Google X Reddit and Scribd over deepfake misuse concerns. Bench led by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal directed intermediaries to join Sahyog portal and ensure timely removal of unlawful AI content

Delhi High Court Row: X Corp May Lose Safe Harbour Over Rana Ayyub Tweets on Hindu Gods & Savarkar, Says Centre

The Centre told the Delhi High Court that X failed to act despite “actual knowledge” of controversial tweets by Rana Ayyub. It warned that this inaction could lead to loss of safe harbour protection under IT laws.

Deepfake Danger in Gujarat: High Court Seeks Centre, State Reply on AI Misuse Targeting Constitutional Authorities

The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the Central and State governments on a PIL highlighting misuse of AI to create deepfake content targeting Constitutional authorities. The Court also sought the Gujarat DGP’s response and will consider action against platforms like Meta, Google and X after government replies.

“No Takedown Without Hearing”: Delhi High Court Pushes Back on J&K Deputy CM’s Defamation Plea

Delhi High Court refused to order removal of alleged defamatory videos against J&K Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary without first hearing the news platforms. Court asked him to add uploaders as parties and directed social media firms to share their details within three days.

PIL in Supreme Court Seeks AI Regulatory Framework to Tackle Deepfakes and Impersonations

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a comprehensive regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence tools in India. The petition emphasizes urgent action to curb deepfakes and protect individuals from impersonation.

“You Are the Product”: X Corp Challenges Centre’s Sahyog Portal Over Secretive Content Bans

X Corp tells Karnataka HC that the Sahyog portal enables secret censorship without due process. SG Mehta defends it as vital for India’s massive digital safety.

“Technology Isn’t Bad, But Unregulated Technology Can Be Catastrophic”: Karnataka HC Hears X Corp’s Challenge to Sahyog Portal

X Corp told the Karnataka High Court that Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act cannot be used to bypass safeguards under Section 69A. The court is examining if the Sahyog portal violates constitutional rights of intermediaries.

Flipkart, TV Manufacturer Found Guilty of Deficiency in Service Over Defective Product Sale

The Mumbai Consumer Commission found Flipkart and Thomson TV guilty of selling a defective television and failing to address the customer’s complaints. The commission ruled that both companies are jointly responsible, ordering a full refund of Rs 13,999, compensation for mental distress, and covering litigation costs, collectively amounting to Rs 20,000.

BREAKING| Supreme Court Slams Delhi HC: “Not Court’s Job to Order Media to Delete”, Quashes Wikipedia Takedown in ANI Defamation Row

Today, On 9th May, The Supreme Court criticised the Delhi High Court, saying it’s “not court’s job to order media to delete content”, as it set-aside the Wikipedia takedown order in ANI’s defamation case against Wikipedia.

Wikipedia Withdraws Delhi HC Appeal Against ANI Following SC Verdict

Today, On 8th May, After the Supreme Court granted relief, Wikipedia filed an application in the Delhi High Court to withdraw its appeal against ANI. The High Court accepted the request and allowed the withdrawal of the appeal.