Delhi High Court calls CIC order ‘thoroughly misconceived’, blocks disclosure of Smriti Irani’s school exam records

The Delhi High Court quashed the CIC’s directive to reveal Smriti Irani’s Class 10 and 12 exam details, calling the approach “thoroughly misconceived.” Justice Sachin Datta held that educational records are personal information under the RTI Act.

Social Media Must Remove Content in “Smriti Irani Case”: Delhi Court Changes Defamation Rules

The Delhi High Court amended an interim injunction in a defamation lawsuit filed by Union Minister Smriti Irani against three Congress leaders. The modification now requires social media platforms to promptly remove content deemed defamatory towards Irani and her daughter. If the content persists, Irani can directly approach the platforms, who have three days to assess and remove it.