Delhi High Court has directed social media and e-commerce platforms to act on NTR Jr’s complaint about misuse of his identity under the 2021 IT Rules. The Court will issue a detailed order on December 22 after reviewing the violations.
The Delhi High Court refused to certify filmmaker Shyam Bharteey’s Masoom Kaatil, ruling that films mocking religions, glorifying violence, and promoting disharmony cannot be allowed in a secular society. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said such content risks public peace and corrupts young minds.
SpiceJet was ordered to ground three leased engines for failure to make rental payments. If enforced, the fleet of 21 aircraft will be reduced to 19, causing public inconvenience. The airline has appealed the decision, emphasizing that it will result in grounding two planes. The matter will be heard on August 20.
The Delhi High Court upheld a law mandating 50% coverage of health warnings on pan masala packaging to inform consumers about its harmful effects. The ruling aimed to promote public health and increase consumer awareness. The Court dismissed a plea by a pan masala company, emphasizing the regulation’s proportionate nature and its alignment with public interest.
The Indian Government has formed a UAPA Tribunal, led by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora of the Delhi High Court, to assess the continuation of the LTTE ban for another 5 years. The Ministry of Home Affairs cited the LTTE’s persistence in promoting separatism and anti-India propaganda as grounds for the extension.
Today, On 15th May, The Delhi High Court warned the Delhi government over delayed textbook distribution in government schools, threatening contempt action. The government pledged to deliver textbooks by May 10 but failed, prompting the court’s criticism. Despite refraining from immediate action, the court demanded timely textbook supply to all schools and a compliance report on corrective measures.