Nine women journalists from Newslaundry have filed a Rs 2 crore defamation suit against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra in the Delhi High Court, alleging he called them “prostitutes” and labeled their workplace a “brothel” in offensive social media posts. They seek an apology, compensation, and accountability for online abuse, emphasizing the impact on their dignity and mental health.
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.
In a significant discourse, Justice Hima Kohli of the Supreme Court of India raised serious concerns about the burgeoning issues of online harassment and the ethical implications of deepfake technology. Speaking at a function focused on harassment and discrimination, Justice Kohli delved into the complexities of these modern challenges, exacerbated by the rapid evolution of […]
