Government Takes U-Turn: Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Rule Scrapped After Privacy Outrage

The Centre has withdrawn its order requiring smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app, following strong criticism over privacy and surveillance concerns. The app will now remain fully voluntary, with users free to install or delete it.

Live-in Relationships Not Fully Accepted in Indian Society, UCC Aims to Safeguard Rights: Uttarakhand High Court

Uttarakhand: Today, 27th Feb, The Uttarakhand High Court discussed the increasing acceptance of live-in relationships while also noting that they might not be fully accepted in Indian society. The Court observed that the new Uniform Civil Code (UCC) law seeks to adjust to these changes while safeguarding the rights of women and children born from such relationships.

UCC| Uttarakhand High Court Hears Petition Against Mandatory Registration of Live-In Relationships

Nainital, February 21: The Uttarakhand High Court to hear petition that challenges the rule requiring mandatory registration of live-in relationships under the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. A division bench consisting of Chief Justice Guhanathan Narendar and Justice Ashish Naithani conducted the hearing on Friday.

Karnataka High Court Denies Full Access to Digital Evidence to Suspended JD(S) Leader Prajwal Revanna

Revanna is facing serious charges in at least four separate cases, including rape, sexual assault, and criminal intimidation. Last week, he approached the High Court, asking for copies of all digital evidence collected by the State Special Investigation Team (SIT). Karnataka: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday (16th Jan) ruled that Prajwal Revanna, a suspended […]

Union Home Ministry Stays Provisions in New Criminal Laws After Delhi Bar Associations’ Protests

On July 15, the Union Home Ministry agreed to suspend provisions in newly passed criminal laws requiring evidence to be recorded via video conferencing from police stations, following protests from Delhi’s bar associations. The legal community in Delhi plans to submit a representation to the government, expressing concerns about all three criminal laws enacted this year.

Telecommunications Bill 2023 Sparks Debate in Lok Sabha: Balancing Government Control and Privacy Concerns

The introduction of the Telecommunications Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha has stirred significant discussion, centering on the government’s enhanced authority over telecom services and concerns regarding its classification as a money bill. Presented by Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw amidst opposition demands for a statement by Home Minister Amit Shah on a separate issue, the […]