Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India’s 53rd CJI on Nov 24, set to oversee major cases on elections, cyber law, sedition, and refugee rights. His long tenure promises landmark judgments on key legal and social issues.
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.”
In the shoe-hurling incident targeting CJI B.R. Gavai, the Supreme Court said it is “not against free speech, but not at the cost of others’ dignity,” warning that unregulated social media is turning into a dangerous, money-spinning venture.
Today, On 10th October, Supreme Court rejected a plea seeking guidelines on suspension and blocking of social media accounts, questioning the petitioner, “What is your fundamental right to have access to WhatsApp?” and refused to interfere in private platform regulations.
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.
X Corp slammed the Centre’s ‘Sahyog Portal’ in the Karnataka High Court, warning that allowing one officer to decide what’s legal could lead to chaos. “It’s a disaster,” argued Sr. Advocate Raghavan, citing Shreya Singhal.
Today, On 18th July, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Karnataka High Court that a fake ‘Supreme Court of Karnataka’ account was created on X, during a hearing on X Corp’s petition challenging the Centre’s new “Sahyog” portal.
Today, On 18th July, In the X Corp case, the Centre told the Karnataka High Court that “chilling effect is not a one and all solution” under Article 19(1)(a), defending evolving restrictions on free speech in the digital age.
X Corp tells Karnataka HC that the Sahyog portal enables secret censorship without due process. SG Mehta defends it as vital for India’s massive digital safety.
Calcutta High Court to hear habeas corpus petitions alleging illegal detention of Bengal workers in Odisha and Delhi. Court reminds lawyer to focus only on his client’s case.
