The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to a petition demanding accessible TV content for visually impaired and hearing-impaired viewers. The plea says lack of audio description, captions and sign language violates disability rights under the RPwD Act.
YouTuber Mohak Mangal accused Asian News International (ANI) of misusing copyright laws to extort money from creators. After receiving strikes for using brief ANI footage, Mangal claims ANI requested ₹45-50 lakh to remove them. The situation raises concerns about copyright ethics and threatens the digital creator community in India.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that time is a valuable resource while hearing a PIL against long advertisements before movies in cinemas. The court urged authorities to engage in meaningful discussions with all stakeholders to address the concern. The plea argued that extended ad durations cause inconvenience to viewers. The court’s remarks highlight the need for a balanced approach to advertising in movie theaters.
NEW DELHI: Today, 24th Feb, The Supreme Court of India strongly addressed the issue of misleading advertisements in the medical field, particularly those targeting allopathic medicine. The Court is hearing a plea filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against such deceptive ads and has stressed the importance of following Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
Today, On 18th October, the Supreme Court rejected a petition for a regulatory board to oversee OTT platforms in India, citing insufficient grounds. The court noted existing self-regulation under IT Rules 2021. Advocates raised concerns about unchecked content on OTT services compared to traditional media, highlighting risks to national security and public safety.