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    Delhi High Court Row: X Corp May Lose Safe Harbour Over Rana Ayyub Tweets on Hindu Gods & Savarkar, Says Centre
    Delhi High Court Row: X Corp May Lose Safe Harbour Over Rana Ayyub Tweets on Hindu Gods & Savarkar, Says Centre
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    Delhi High Court Row: X Corp May Lose Safe Harbour Over Rana Ayyub Tweets on Hindu Gods & Savarkar, Says Centre

    The Centre told the Delhi High Court that X failed to act despite “actual knowledge” of controversial tweets by Rana Ayyub. It warned that this inaction could lead to loss of safe harbour protection under IT laws.

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    Sahyog Portal Row: Karnataka High Court Asks Centre to Respond to X Corp Plea
    Sahyog Portal Row: Karnataka High Court Asks Centre to Respond to X Corp Plea
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    Sahyog Portal Row: Karnataka High Court Asks Centre to Respond to X Corp Plea

    The Karnataka High Court sought the Union government’s response to X Corp’s plea challenging the Centre’s Sahyog portal, alleging authorities nationwide use it to issue online content takedown orders to intermediaries outside the statutory blocking procedures.

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    Deepfake Danger in Gujarat: High Court Seeks Centre, State Reply on AI Misuse Targeting Constitutional Authorities
    Deepfake Danger in Gujarat: High Court Seeks Centre, State Reply on AI Misuse Targeting Constitutional Authorities
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    Deepfake Danger in Gujarat: High Court Seeks Centre, State Reply on AI Misuse Targeting Constitutional Authorities

    The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the Central and State governments on a PIL highlighting misuse of AI to create deepfake content targeting Constitutional authorities. The Court also sought the Gujarat DGP’s response and will consider action against platforms like Meta, Google and X after government replies.

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    Key Cases Ahead for New Supreme Court CJI Surya Kant: Electoral, Social Media, Sedition & Rohingya Matters
    Key Cases Ahead for New Supreme Court CJI Surya Kant: Electoral, Social Media, Sedition & Rohingya Matters
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    Key Cases Ahead for New Supreme Court CJI Surya Kant: Electoral, Social Media, Sedition & Rohingya Matters

    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.

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    Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Ban Social Media for Children Aged 14–18 Cites, Do You Know What Happened When Nepal Tried Such a Ban?
    Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Ban Social Media for Children Aged 14–18 Cites, Do You Know What Happened When Nepal Tried Such a Ban?
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    Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Ban Social Media for Children Aged 14–18 Cites, Do You Know What Happened When Nepal Tried Such a Ban?

    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.”

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    Shoe Hurl at CJI Row| Not Against Free Speech, But Not at Cost of Others’ Dignity: Supreme Court Slams Unregulated Social Media
    Shoe Hurl at CJI Row| Not Against Free Speech, But Not at Cost of Others’ Dignity: Supreme Court Slams Unregulated Social Media
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    Shoe Hurl at CJI Row| Not Against Free Speech, But Not at Cost of Others’ Dignity: Supreme Court Slams Unregulated Social Media

    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.

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    "Social media cannot be left in anarchic freedom": X Corp to Appeal Karnataka High Court Ruling on Sahyog Portal
    "Social media cannot be left in anarchic freedom": X Corp to Appeal Karnataka High Court Ruling on Sahyog Portal
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    “Social media cannot be left in anarchic freedom”: X Corp to Appeal Karnataka High Court Ruling on Sahyog Portal

    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.

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    X Corp Slams 'Sahyog Portal' in Karnataka High Court: “If One Officer Can Decide What’s Legal, It’s a Disaster”
    X Corp Slams 'Sahyog Portal' in Karnataka High Court: “If One Officer Can Decide What’s Legal, It’s a Disaster”
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    X Corp Slams ‘Sahyog Portal’ in Karnataka High Court: “If One Officer Can Decide What’s Legal, It’s a Disaster”

    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.

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    SG Tushar Mehta To Karnataka HC: "Fake ‘Supreme Court of Karnataka’ Account Created on X"
    SG Tushar Mehta To Karnataka HC: "Fake ‘Supreme Court of Karnataka’ Account Created on X"
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    SG Tushar Mehta To High Court: “Fake ‘Supreme Court of Karnataka’ Account Created on X”

    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.

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