Delhi High Court has directed social media and e-commerce platforms to act on NTR Jr’s complaint about misuse of his identity under the 2021 IT Rules. The Court will issue a detailed order on December 22 after reviewing the violations.
The petition filed by Isha Foundation, which claims that various videos and online posts are spreading “false and motivated propaganda” against the organization. NEW DELHI: On Friday, 9th May, YouTuber and journalist Shyam Meera Singh informed the Delhi High Court that he had removed his video containing allegations against Isha Foundation and its founder Jaggi […]
Today, On 4th April, The Supreme Court refused to consider a plea seeking a social media ban for children under 13. It said that such matters should be handled by the government, not the court. The petition claimed that too much screen time is causing a mental health crisis among children. It urged stricter rules, but the court left the decision to policymakers.
A Telangana court issued an interim injunction against Minister Konda Surekha, prohibiting further defamatory remarks about K.T. Rama Rao amid ongoing defamation proceedings. Media outlets are ordered to remove related content. Legal hearings are scheduled for November, as both Rama Rao and actor Nagarjuna pursue separate defamation cases against Surekha.
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A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court regarding the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata, seeking to protect the victim’s identity from being shared on social media. Complainants argue that the dissemination of her photo and family details is damaging their reputation. The case is scheduled to be heard on August 20.
The Delhi High Court has ordered Sunita Kejriwal to delete a video of her husband, Arvind Kejriwal, addressing the court from social media platforms. This directive was made in response to a PIL filed by advocate Vaibhav Singh, who argued that sharing court recordings violated court rules and aimed to discredit the judiciary. The court also instructed various social media platforms to remove similar content.
Taking selfies or videos in polling booths is illegal, ensuring voter privacy and preventing election interference. Technology in elections can improve accessibility but introduces cybersecurity risks. India’s laws safeguard voting privacy, prohibiting disclosure of voting choice and use of electronic devices in polling stations. Violations may result in legal consequences and disqualification as a voter.