Misinformation Spreads Beyond Repair: PIL in Supreme Court Seeks Judicial Panel to Regulate Online Fake News

A PIL before the Supreme Court seeks an independent judicial commission to frame constitutional safeguards against online misinformation. Filed under Article 32, the plea highlights risks from algorithm-driven content amplification, viral fake narratives and children’s social media access, arguing that existing laws lag behind digital challenges.

Existential Threat to India’s Stability: Plea in Allahabad High Court Seeks Action Against Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke

A PIL before the Allahabad High Court sought an NIA and ED investigation into Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, alleging a coordinated digital campaign affecting public order and requesting suspension and blocking of all social media accounts linked to the satirical organisation.

Cannot Permit Whole Generation of Country to Be Ruined : Delhi High Court Orders Action Against Pornography Linked Mobile Applications

The Delhi High Court directed Google and Apple to take strict action against apps allegedly linked to pornography and prostitution, with the Bench observing it could not “permit the whole generation of the country to be ruined” by unchecked unlawful online content.

YouTube Ban Row: Delhi High Court Seeks Responses From MEITY and Google in 4PM News Channel Blocking Case

The Delhi High Court issued notices to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Google over blocking of 4 PM News YouTube channel. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav sought responses from authorities in the petition.

Sahyog Portal Row: Karnataka High Court Asks Centre to Respond to X Corp Plea

The Karnataka High Court sought the Union government’s response to X Corp’s plea challenging the Centre’s Sahyog portal, alleging authorities nationwide use it to issue online content takedown orders to intermediaries outside the statutory blocking procedures.

Some Platforms Act In A Dangerous Way: Supreme Court 3-Judge Bench To Examine Validity Of Fact Check Units

The Supreme Court said key questions arise over validity of Fact-Check Units targeting misleading news about the government online, with Chief Justice Surya Kant stressing the need to balance regulation and constitutional values while referring the matter to a three-judge bench.