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.
The Kerala High Court has directed a fresh notice to be sent to ex-MLA PV Anvar in an illegal phone tapping case after the previous notice was returned unclaimed. The case raises serious privacy breach concerns, prompting a CBI investigation request. Anvar’s public admission of phone tapping highlights significant legal and ethical issues.
X Corp has been granted two weeks to submit amendment applications regarding its petition against the government’s content takedown orders, with the hearing rescheduled for July 1, 2025. The company argues that the government misuses legal provisions for content removal and should follow Section 69A of the IT Act for proper procedure.
Karnataka: Today, 20th March, Social media platform ‘X’ (previously known as Twitter), owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit in the Karnataka High Court against the Indian government. The company claims that the government is unfairly regulating online content and imposing censorship without following proper legal procedures.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI has come under the scrutiny of India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) over controversial remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The AI model, integrated into X (formerly Twitter), has sparked backlash for allegedly making inflammatory comments in Hindi. Concerned over the potential impact, the Indian government has acknowledged the issue and is actively monitoring the situation.
NEW DELHI: Today, 24th Feb, Famous stand-up comedian and Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui is facing legal issues over his new show, Hafta Vasooli, streamed on Jio Hotstar. A Supreme Court lawyer has filed a complaint against him, accusing him of insulting religion and promoting obscenity. The complaint was officially submitted on February 22.
A Mumbai court issued a contempt notice to CEO Sundar Pichai over YouTube’s non-compliance in removing a defamatory video about the NGO Dhyan Foundation. The court emphasized the video’s potential threat to public order. The matter is set for a hearing on January 3, 2025, amidst ongoing discussions on digital content regulation.
The Election Commission of India directed the removal of a disputed BJP video in Jharkhand for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct amid assembly elections. The BJP complied but was asked for an explanation due to complaints from rival parties regarding the video’s misleading and communal content.