Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and senior advocate Haresh Jagtiani have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Centre’s Sahyog Portal. They argue that the portal enables arbitrary online content takedowns without notice or hearing, violating free speech and Supreme Court safeguards.
The Wire’s website has been blocked nationwide in India following a government order under the IT Act, prompting concerns over press freedom. The publication plans legal action and remains committed to independent journalism, despite the blockage. The reasons for the order remain unclear, raising issues of censorship and transparency in government actions.
The Central Government of India has opposed X’s claims of censorship regarding its Sahyog portal, labeling them as baseless. In a court affidavit, the government asserted that X’s terminology is misleading and that the platform lacks fundamental rights under the Indian Constitution, emphasizing the conditional nature of safe harbour protections for intermediaries.
NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) strongly criticized the growing trend of advocates promoting their services through social media, promotional videos, and influencer endorsements. In a press release issued on March 17, the BCI warned against such practices and emphasized that they violate the ethical standards of the legal profession.
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary committee has asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to submit a report on whether existing laws are strong enough to regulate online content, especially after the Supreme Court’s strong remarks on vulgarity in the case of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia.
Students have raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam, prompting a plea to involve the CBI and ED. They argue that the ED is obligated to investigate and punish those responsible for the question paper leaks under the PMLA and IT Act. The Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for July 8.
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