The Delhi High Court told social media platforms to act quickly when users report deepfakes, saying, “People should not be made to come to court for issues like these.” Justice Manmeet Arora warned that the court cannot become a grievance redressal forum for such complaints.
Today(on 4th July), in the Delhi High Court, WhatsApp challenged India’s 2021 IT Rules, contesting the requirement to disclose information origins, emphasizing privacy concerns. Counsel Tejas Karia represented WhatsApp before Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, highlighting potential impacts on user privacy rights.
Today(on 25th April),The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for August 14 on WhatsApp and Facebook’s challenge against India’s 2021 IT rules, mandating chat tracing and originator identification. The court highlighted the global uniqueness of the rule, emphasizing concerns about user privacy and the infringement of end-to-end encryption. The Central government defended the rule’s legality, citing the need for a safer cyberspace.