X Corp said it will appeal the Karnataka High Court verdict upholding the government’s Sahyog portal, calling it a threat to free expression. The company argued the system bypasses due process and violates constitutional rights.
The Karnataka High Court is hearing Proton Mail’s appeal against its ban in India. A partial email blocking is in effect while a government review under Section 69A is ongoing, expected to conclude in eight weeks. The Court emphasized the responsibility of Moser Design to report offending emails to Proton for immediate action.
The Karnataka High Court directed the Central Government to block Proton Mail due to concerns over anonymous vulgar emails posing national security risks. The court highlighted privacy loopholes and the email service’s lack of cooperation. The case emphasizes issues surrounding user privacy, internet safety, and the regulation of encrypted services.
Madras: The Madras High Court has given an important decision regarding the Tamil weekly magazine Ananda Vikatan. On Thursday(6th March), the Court directed the Central government to unblock the magazine’s website (www.vikatan.com), provided a particular cartoon that was considered objectionable by the government is removed from the site.
The Delhi High Court upheld the government’s decision to block the messaging platform Briar in Jammu & Kashmir, citing national security interests. The court acknowledged that in matters of national security, principles of natural justice can be bypassed. Briar’s open-source nature and potential use by terrorists were key considerations in the ruling.