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.

Justice Rohinton Nariman on Social Media Arrests: “You have to feel constitutional values… Remedy is bring me back to the Bench”

Former SC judge Rohinton Nariman said, “You have to feel the constitutional values; otherwise they are nothing,” while commenting on cases against social media posts. On a lighter note, he quipped, “Remedy is you bring me back to the bench.”

Delhi High Court Halts CDSCO Prosecution Order Against IndiaMART in Illegal Drug Listings Case

The Delhi High Court has stayed CDSCO’s order to prosecute IndiaMART for allegedly listing illegal drugs, granting the e-commerce platform interim relief. The matter will be heard again on September 17, 2025.

Supreme Court tells Centre to frame policy for foreign nationals jumping bail, fleeing India

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to create a policy to stop foreign nationals from escaping after committing crimes in India. The direction came as a Nigerian accused, Alex David, jumped bail with no extradition treaty in place.

Gujarat High Court Fines Man Rs 25K for Sharing Obscene Photos of Wife Online Despite Settlement

Despite an amicable settlement, the Gujarat High Court imposed Rs 25,000 costs on a man for uploading his wife’s obscene images on social media. The Court cited his serious misconduct as a husband while quashing the FIR.

Gauhati High Court Grants Bail to Man Over Instagram Post “I Love Pakistan” After Pahalgam Attack

The Gauhati High Court granted bail to a man accused of posting “I Love Pakistan” on Instagram following the Pahalgam terror attack, noting the need to balance national security concerns with individual rights and liberty.

“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.

Fake Judges, WhatsApp Court: UP Man Loses Rs 1 Crore in Shocking Digital Arrest Scam

A 60-year-old man in Shahjahanpur lost ₹1.04 crore to fraudsters impersonating ED and CBI officials through fake WhatsApp court hearings. Seven young men were arrested for this cyber scam. Police warned the public about rising digital arrest frauds and urged immediate reporting of suspicious activities to authorities.

“Defamed as Terrorist”: J&K Court Orders FIR Against Zee News, News18 Over Operation Sindoor Report

A Poonch court has ordered FIRs against Zee News and News18 India for defaming a deceased teacher by falsely labeling him as a terrorist during Operation Sindoor coverage. The court criticized the channels for spreading unverified information that harmed the reputation of the victim and his family, emphasizing responsible journalism.