A PIL before the Allahabad High Court sought an NIA and ED investigation into Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, alleging a coordinated digital campaign affecting public order and requesting suspension and blocking of all social media accounts linked to the satirical organisation.
Abhijeet Dipke has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the Central government’s order blocking the Cockroach Janta Party’s X account under Section 69A of the IT Act over alleged national security concerns, with the matter likely to be heard later this week.
The Government of Karnataka announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, with Siddaramaiah stating in the 2026–27 budget that the measure aims to protect youngsters from harmful effects of excessive mobile phone and social media exposure.
Today, On 3rd November, The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking a nationwide ban on social media use by children aged 14–18. CJI BR Gavai remarked, “Do you know what happened when Nepal tried such a ban? Anyway, thank you.”
Delhi High Court gives Lakshmi Puri time to review Saket Gokhale’s fresh apology affidavit. Court notes mismatch between earlier directed and newly filed apology.
