Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said the Supreme Court has consistently shaped the meaning of free speech and expression for seventy-five years. He noted this steady evolution reflects the Court’s role in protecting freedoms in democracy.
Following India’s airstrikes in ‘Operation Sindoor’, social media, particularly X, was inundated with misinformation. In response, the Indian government ordered the blocking of over 8,000 accounts, including international news outlets. X criticized this censorship while complying with the orders for legal protection. Misinformation about the strikes, including fake visuals, was widespread, prompting government action against false narratives.
Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyay submitted a report regarding alleged cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence after a fire incident. The Supreme Court collegium will review the findings and may take further action. The court clarified that Justice Varma’s transfer is unrelated to the inquiry.
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, speaking at a national council meeting in Gujarat, stressed the significance of fraternity as a unifying force in the Indian Constitution amidst rising divisive rhetoric and economic inequality. He urged for proactive judicial roles and inclusive policies to promote unity and harmony in society, emphasizing the continual journey towards a just community.
On May 30, 2023, a misleading tweet alleged that Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai was summoned for questioning by the STF and falsely connected him to a conman. The tweet was deleted within two hours, but it damaged Rai’s reputation. AajTak later apologized, and mediation for a defamation case is ongoing.
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Today, On 19th November, the Delhi High Court summoned OpenAI due to ANI’s allegations of unauthorized use of its copyrighted content by ChatGPT. This lawsuit raises significant issues regarding intellectual property rights and the ethical use of generative AI in content creation, marking a notable legal action by an Indian media organization against AI platforms.
Today, On 14th November, the Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking to ban WhatsApp for non-compliance with new IT Rules. The petition, which raised security concerns and questioned the app’s encryption, was rejected by the Court, allowing WhatsApp to continue its operations despite claims of potential risks and misinformation.
