A PIL before the Supreme Court seeks an independent judicial commission to frame constitutional safeguards against online misinformation. Filed under Article 32, the plea highlights risks from algorithm-driven content amplification, viral fake narratives and children’s social media access, arguing that existing laws lag behind digital challenges.
The Centre defended its temporary blocking of Telegram before the Delhi High Court, alleging that the platform has effectively become the “new dark web.” It argued that cybercriminals, fraudsters, and other harmful actors increasingly exploit Telegram’s anonymity to carry out illegal activities and evade detection.
The Delhi High Court held that a customer who clicks suspicious links despite repeated warnings cannot hold the bank liable for losses caused by cyber fraud. The Court also rejected the argument that the customer was not negligent merely because no OTP was shared, emphasizing the duty to exercise reasonable caution online.
