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    CMO Accused Of Misusing Citizens’ Data For WhatsApp Campaigns; Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea
    CMO Accused Of Misusing Citizens’ Data For WhatsApp Campaigns; Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea
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    CMO Accused Of Misusing Citizens’ Data For WhatsApp Campaigns; Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea

    The Kerala High Court dismissed a plea alleging misuse of personal data by the Chief Minister’s Office to send bulk WhatsApp messages highlighting achievements of the LDF government before the 2026 assembly elections, with Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas finding no privacy violation.

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    Spouse Cannot Access Husband’s ITR Under Right to Information Act: Karnataka High Court
    Spouse Cannot Access Husband’s ITR Under Right to Information Act: Karnataka High Court
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    Spouse Cannot Access Husband’s ITR Under Right to Information Act: Karnataka High Court

    The Karnataka High Court held that income tax returns are personal information exempt from disclosure under the Right to Information Act, 2005, even to a spouse, unless larger public interest is shown, advising recourse before a competent matrimonial court.

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    Khamosh Dialogue Is Exclusively Associated With His Persona: Bombay High Court Bars Misuse of Shatrughan Sinha’s Name and Voice
    Khamosh Dialogue Is Exclusively Associated With His Persona: Bombay High Court Bars Misuse of Shatrughan Sinha’s Name and Voice
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    Khamosh Dialogue Is Exclusively Associated With His Persona: Bombay High Court Bars Misuse of Shatrughan Sinha’s Name and Voice

    The Bombay High Court held that Shatrughan Sinha’s iconic “Khamosh” dialogue is exclusively connected to his personal identity alone. It further prohibited using his name, images, voice or any other personal attributes to create online content without consent.

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    “Big Challenge to Data Law!”: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Plea Against Key Provisions of Data Protection Act
    “Big Challenge to Data Law!”: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Plea Against Key Provisions of Data Protection Act
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    “Big Challenge to Data Law!”: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Plea Against Key Provisions of Data Protection Act

    The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging multiple provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The petition alleges excessive executive control, surveillance powers, and violation of fundamental rights including privacy and judicial independence.

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    Misuse Of Iconic Dialogue Khamosh: Shatrughan Sinha Moves  Bombay HC Over Online Exploitation Of His Persona
    Misuse Of Iconic Dialogue Khamosh: Shatrughan Sinha Moves  Bombay HC Over Online Exploitation Of His Persona
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    Misuse Of Iconic Dialogue Khamosh: Shatrughan Sinha Moves  Bombay HC Over Online Exploitation Of His Persona

    Shatrughan Sinha moved the Bombay High Court for protection of rights, alleging online misuse and his “Khamosh” dialogue. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh reserved orders on relief, as Sinha invoked privacy under Article 21 and performers’ rights, warning clips damage reputation.

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    Right To Life Under Article 21 Includes Right To Menstrual Health: Supreme Court Mandates Free Sanitary Pads And Separate Toilets In Schools
    Right To Life Under Article 21 Includes Right To Menstrual Health: Supreme Court Mandates Free Sanitary Pads And Separate Toilets In Schools
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    Right To Life Under Article 21 Includes Right To Menstrual Health: Supreme Court Mandates Free Sanitary Pads And Separate Toilets In Schools

    Today, On 30th January, The Supreme Court affirmed that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to menstrual health, mandating free sanitary pads and separate toilets in schools. It said menstrual hygiene ensures reproductive health, equality, dignity, and fair opportunity for every girl.

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    Delhi High Court Cracks Down on AI Deepfakes: Unauthorised AI Film Using Akira Nandan’s Identity Halted
    Delhi High Court Cracks Down on AI Deepfakes: Unauthorised AI Film Using Akira Nandan’s Identity Halted
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    Delhi High Court Cracks Down on AI Deepfakes: Unauthorised AI Film Using Akira Nandan’s Identity Halted

    The Delhi High Court has restrained the release and circulation of an AI-generated film that used the name, image and voice of Akira Nandan, son of Pawan Kalyan, without consent. The Court held that such unauthorised AI and deepfake content violates personality, publicity and privacy rights and directed immediate takedown of infringing material.

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    Violation Of Privacy And Clear Discrimination: Madras High Court Cancels Govt Move To Collect Sensitive Data From Model School Students
    Violation Of Privacy And Clear Discrimination: Madras High Court Cancels Govt Move To Collect Sensitive Data From Model School Students
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    Violation Of Privacy And Clear Discrimination: Madras High Court Cancels Govt Move To Collect Sensitive Data From Model School Students

    The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court struck down the State’s directive to collect sensitive social background data of Model School students, holding that gathering such information without purpose violates privacy rights and discriminates against marginalised students.

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    Shilpa Shetty Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Legal Protection Against Misuse of Her Name, Image and Personality Rights
    Shilpa Shetty Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Legal Protection Against Misuse of Her Name, Image and Personality Rights
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    Shilpa Shetty Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Legal Protection Against Misuse of Her Name, Image and Personality Rights

    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.

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    MP High Court Dismisses Shah Bano Daughter’s Plea Against 'Haq' Movie: 'Privacy Rights Ended With Her Death'
    MP High Court Dismisses Shah Bano Daughter’s Plea Against 'Haq' Movie: 'Privacy Rights Ended With Her Death'
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    MP High Court Dismisses Shah Bano Daughter’s Plea Against ‘Haq’ Movie: ‘Privacy Rights Ended With Her Death’

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected a petition filed by Shah Bano Begum’s daughter, Siddiqua Begum Khan, seeking to restrain the release of Haq, a film inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case. The Court ruled that reputational and privacy rights do not survive after death.

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