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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a comprehensive regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence tools in India. The petition emphasizes urgent action to curb deepfakes and protect individuals from impersonation.
Today, On 15th October, Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, told the Supreme Court, “I am being followed and under surveillance in Delhi constantly.” She said this surveillance infringes on her constitutional rights and began after her arrival on 30.09.2025.
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.
