Despite an amicable settlement, the Gujarat High Court imposed Rs 25,000 costs on a man for uploading his wife’s obscene images on social media. The Court cited his serious misconduct as a husband while quashing the FIR.
The Delhi High Court has prohibited sharing morphed images of a minor girl on social media, particularly Instagram. The court ordered Meta to disclose information about creators of fake accounts, supporting the girl’s request for protection. This ruling emphasizes the need to safeguard minors’ rights and holds social media companies accountable for harmful content.
The Kerala High Court has directed a fresh notice to be sent to ex-MLA PV Anvar in an illegal phone tapping case after the previous notice was returned unclaimed. The case raises serious privacy breach concerns, prompting a CBI investigation request. Anvar’s public admission of phone tapping highlights significant legal and ethical issues.
Senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai has appealed to the Delhi High Court against a ruling requiring him to remove an allegedly defamatory video involving BJP leader Shazia Ilmi. The court earlier deemed the video violated Ilmi’s privacy rights. The appeal includes claims that Ilmi suppressed facts, with the case scheduled for further hearings.
A man reportedly used a mobile app to secretly record his wife’s private conversations for years. He submitted these recordings as evidence in a divorce case, which drew criticism. The Supreme Court raised questions about the legality and fairness of using such recordings. The case highlights concerns about privacy and misuse of technology in legal matters.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, is investigating alleged privacy breaches by major foreign credit information companies like TransUnion CIBIL, Experian, Equifax, and CRIF High Mark. The companies are accused of mishandling sensitive financial data of Indian consumers without proper consent, potentially infringing on the privacy rights of over a billion individuals. The petitioner has requested the Court to enforce stricter regulations on data sharing.
On Friday (29th March): Rekha Patra, BJP candidate, filed a complaint against TMC nominee Debangshu Bhattacharyya for sharing her private information on social media. The NCW and SC were approached. TMC and NCW officials engaged in a heated exchange over the issue. Patra’s lawyer emphasized her challenges and activism for women’s rights.