Shilpa Shetty Kundra has filed a suit in the Bombay High Court seeking protection of her personality rights due to illegal use of her photos and morphed content online. The move aims to stop unauthorised commercial exploitation of her identity and safeguard her reputation.
Proton AG is contesting a Karnataka High Court order to block Proton Mail in India, arguing it infringes upon free speech and privacy rights. The court is weighing national security concerns against digital privacy. Proton AG claims the blanket ban is unjustified and could deter international businesses from India, as misuse allegations remain disputed.
The Bombay High Court ordered Yes Bank to pay Rs 50,000 to Microfibers Pvt. Ltd for denying them a bank account without Aadhaar, despite a Supreme Court ruling prohibiting such demands. This ruling reinforces that private entities cannot force Aadhaar for services, affirming legal consequences for violations.
The Bombay High Court asserted that prior relationships do not imply consent for future sexual activity, reinforcing that “No means no.” The court rejected arguments questioning the survivor’s character by the convicted rapists and reaffirmed their conviction, emphasizing that rape is an assault on a woman’s dignity and privacy.
At the MNLU Symposium on AI, Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized the limitations of artificial intelligence in the legal profession. He remarked that while the idea of “AI Judges” is often discussed, true justice requires human judgment. “Judges and lawyers cannot be driven by AI in 95 per cent of the cases,” he stated. Justice Bhuyan highlighted the irreplaceable role of human discretion and empathy in the judicial process.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) raised concerns about lawyers using social media for promotion. It said that such actions are a “violation of professional ethics” as lawyers are not allowed to advertise their services. The BCI warned that this can lead to misinformation and harm the dignity of the legal profession. Lawyers are advised to follow ethical guidelines and maintain the respect of the judiciary.
Today, On 12th February, The Delhi High Court refused to hear a petition by Justice SN Dhingra against election freebies. The court suggested that he approach the Supreme Court, as a similar case is already pending there. Justice Dhingra had challenged the distribution of freebies by political parties during elections. The decision directs the matter to the highest court for further consideration.