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 has been granted two weeks to submit amendment applications regarding its petition against the government’s content takedown orders, with the hearing rescheduled for July 1, 2025. The company argues that the government misuses legal provisions for content removal and should follow Section 69A of the IT Act for proper procedure.
A case has been filed against popular YouTubers for alleged obscenity in the show India’s Got Latent. The FIR was registered after complaints that the content was inappropriate and violated Indian laws on public decency. Authorities are investigating whether the show broke rules under Section 292 of the IPC and the IT Act. This incident highlights the growing scrutiny of digital content and the legal responsibility of creators.
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Today (Dec 19) took exception to X (formerly Twitter) sharing written submissions filed as part of its appeal against a 2019 Delhi High Court global content blocking order. X had recently filed written submissions in its appeal against a 2019 order directing the global takedown of online posts with excerpts from the book ‘Godman to Tycoon – The Untold Story of Baba Ramdev.’
Today, On 6th December, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced an investigation after currency notes were found on MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s seat during a routine check. Singhvi expressed disbelief, citing his brief presence in the House. He called for cooperation in investigating the incident and addressing security concerns.
The Karnataka High Court Today (Nov 27) quashed a First Information Report (FIR) registered against Karnataka State BJP President BY Vijayendra over an alleged offensive post on social media site X from the official handle of the State BJP unit. Justice M Nagaprasanna said the Court was “closing” the case and ordered for the quashing of the FIR and all related proceedings.
