Plea In Delhi HC Seeks Linkage Of Social Media Accounts With Aadhaar
5 years, 2 months ago

Plea In Delhi HC Seeks Linkage Of Social Media Accounts With Aadhaar

Live Law  

A plea has been filed before the Delhi High Court, seeking linkage of Social media accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, with Aadhaar Cards. Accordingly, Upadhyay has approached the high court, seeking the above said relief, so as to weed out all fake social media accounts, frequently used by political parties and contesting candidates for self-promotion and other "electioneering activities", even during the 48 hours prior to conclusion of polling. Considerably, Section 126 of the Representation of People Act, 1951 prohibits electioneering activities by way of public meetings, public performances, processions The Petitioner thus sought that the words "similar apparatus" in Section 126 must include Web Portals and Social Media so as to curtail political parties from manipulating public at the last minute. "According to a study conducted by the Election Commission of India, during the State Assembly elections held between 2011-2013, there were 1987 cases wherein notices for Fake and Paid News were issued to contesting candidates and 1727 cases wherein the practice of Fake and Paid News being prevalent was confirmed by the District Level Committees appointed by the ECI to control Fake and Paid news," it was submitted.

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'Social Media Bully' Who Spreads False Information, Uses Vulgar Words Isn't A Social Activist, Distinct From Critic Of Govt: Andhra Pradesh HC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Social Media Bully' Who Spreads False Information, Uses Vulgar Words Isn't A Social Activist, Distinct From Critic Of Govt: Andhra Pradesh HC

Live Law  

While considering a Public Interest Litigation plea on the alleged indiscriminate arrest of social media activists, the Andhra Pradesh High Court distinguished between a "critic of the government" who express themselves on social media and a "social media bully" who uses the platform to bully an individual, an officer or a person in authority by spreading false information or who …

Misuse of social media by terrorists should be borne in mind during sentencing: Delhi High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Misuse of social media by terrorists should be borne in mind during sentencing: Delhi High Court

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi High Court has reduced the jail sentences of two women convicted for supporting the banned terrorist organization, Islamic State Khorasan Province, a regional affiliate of ISIS. The court observed that while encrypted social media platforms permit privacy and the freedom of speech and expression, their misuse by terrorists and banned organisations has to be borne in mind by …

'False Depiction Of Facts': Delhi HC Orders Removal Of Social Media Posts By Cong Leaders Against Journalist Rajat Sharma
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'False Depiction Of Facts': Delhi HC Orders Removal Of Social Media Posts By Cong Leaders Against Journalist Rajat Sharma

ABP News  

The Delhi High Court has ordered removal of social media posts by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Ragini Nayak alleging that veteran journalist Rajat Sharma used "abusive language" during his show on the Lok Sabha election result day. The court said an irreparable loss and injury would be caused to the plaintiff's reputation if the videos and posts …

Delhi HC refuses to quash summons issued to Kejriwal in YoutTube video defamation case
11 months ago

Delhi HC refuses to quash summons issued to Kejriwal in YoutTube video defamation case

Hindustan Times  

The ramifications are far more than a whisper when a public figure tweets or retweets, the Delhi high court said on Monday as it refused to quash summons issued to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in a defamation suit filed against him for reposting an allegedly defamatory video by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. The audience therefore becomes a citizenry at large whose …

Delhi HC rejects pre-censorship of content against Rohingyas on Facebook
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC rejects pre-censorship of content against Rohingyas on Facebook

Op India  

The Delhi High Court on 31 January rejected a petition seeking pre-censoring of content against Rohingya Muslims on Facebook. The plea was filed seeking an order compelling the Union Government to prohibit Facebook India from allegedly spreading “hateful and harmful content” against the Rohingya population on the social media network, but it has been denied by the Delhi High Court. …

Delhi High Court Refuses Pre-Censorship Of Content Against Rohingya Community On Facebook, Says Treatment Can't Be Worse Than Disease
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Refuses Pre-Censorship Of Content Against Rohingya Community On Facebook, Says Treatment Can't Be Worse Than Disease

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has refused to pass an order directing the Union Government to restrain Facebook India from allegedly promoting “hateful and harmful content” against the Rohingya community on the social media platform. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said that the suggestion that there should be prior censorship of any …

Delhi court grants police 60 more days to complete NewsClick probe
1 year ago

Delhi court grants police 60 more days to complete NewsClick probe

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on December 22 granted the city police 60 more days to complete its probe in the case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that news portal NewsClick received money to spread pro-China propaganda in India. Special Judge Hardeep Kaur also extended the judicial custody of the news portal's founder and Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources …

NewsClick rejects allegations in Delhi Police FIR, claims attempt to muzzle 'free and independent' press
1 year, 3 months ago

NewsClick rejects allegations in Delhi Police FIR, claims attempt to muzzle 'free and independent' press

India TV News  

The NewsClick, which is under the Delhi Police scanner for allegedly receiving funds from China, has outrightly rejected the allegations as untenable and bogus claiming that the action initiated by the authorities are “a blatant attempt to muzzle the free and independent press in India”. The Delhi Police has alleged in its FIR filed under anti-terror law UAPA against NewsClick …

Delhi High Court Rules In Favour Of Aaj Tak, Permanently Restrains YouTube Channels, Social Media Handles From Using Deceptively Similar Marks
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Rules In Favour Of Aaj Tak, Permanently Restrains YouTube Channels, Social Media Handles From Using Deceptively Similar Marks

Live Law  

Ruling in favour of Aaj Tak, the Delhi High Court has permanently restrained various YouTube channels and social media handles from using marks that are deceptively similar and identical to the registered trademark of the news channel. Justice C Hari Shankar passed the permanent injunction order in favour of Living Media India Limited which runs the news channel under the …

Delhi High Court Directs Muslim Man Accused Of Forced Religious Conversion To Delete Social Media Posts Of Woman Within 48 Hours
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Muslim Man Accused Of Forced Religious Conversion To Delete Social Media Posts Of Woman Within 48 Hours

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed a Muslim man, accused of forcefully converting a woman to Islam, to delete all his social media posts regarding woman within 48 hours, including images and comments.Justice Prathiba M Singh personally interacted with the woman in chambers who told court that the man had posted her videos on various social media platforms. The …

Delhi HC asks media, Google, Twitter to block links articles claiming Muslim man forced woman to convert
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi HC asks media, Google, Twitter to block links articles claiming Muslim man forced woman to convert

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on May 12 directed certain media houses and social media platforms, including Twitter and Google, to block the links of news reports and videos claiming that a Muslim man allegedly forced a woman to convert to Islam. The High Court issued notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Press Council of India, News Broadcasting …

Delhi HC directs removal of sexually explicit video involving judicial officer
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi HC directs removal of sexually explicit video involving judicial officer

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed online platforms to take down a "sexually explicit" video of a judicial officer and a woman, if it has not been already removed pursuant to its earlier directions. Justice Yashwant Varma closed the proceeding on a lawsuit filed by one of the aggrieved parties against the video's circulation on social media, …

Delhi High Court seeks Twitter's response on lawsuit filed by Abhijit Iyer Mitra over 'inaccessible' account
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court seeks Twitter's response on lawsuit filed by Abhijit Iyer Mitra over 'inaccessible' account

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on November 1 sought Twitter's response on a lawsuit filed by Abhijit Iyer Mitra, seeking restoration of his account on the website that has been "unilaterally banned" and made inaccessible to his followers. In his plea, Mr. Iyer said following his tweet in relation to the bail granted by the Supreme Court to Alt News co-founder …

SC to examine plea challenging decision to link electoral roll data with Aadhaar
2 years, 2 months ago

SC to examine plea challenging decision to link electoral roll data with Aadhaar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea challenging the Centre's decision that enables linking electoral roll data with the Aadhaar ecosystem. A bench of Justices S K Kaul and Abhay S Oka tagged the petition filed by former Major General S G Vombatkere with a similar pending matter. Senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for the …

Suspension Of Social Media Accounts: Delhi High Court Grants Time To Centre To Respond On Draft Regulatory Measures
2 years, 4 months ago

Suspension Of Social Media Accounts: Delhi High Court Grants Time To Centre To Respond On Draft Regulatory Measures

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted further time to the Centre to respond on the draft regulatory measures, if any, relating to social media platforms including de-platforming of users. Justice Yashwant Varma was hearing a bunch of pleas wherein various petitioners have approached the Court over suspension of their social media accounts, including the petition filed by Senior. Justice …

Objectionable Posts Against Hindu Gods: Twitter Tells Delhi HC It Can't Decide What Content On Its Platform Is Unlawful Unless Put To 'Actual Knowledge'
2 years, 4 months ago

Objectionable Posts Against Hindu Gods: Twitter Tells Delhi HC It Can't Decide What Content On Its Platform Is Unlawful Unless Put To 'Actual Knowledge'

Live Law  

The micro-blogging website Twitter has informed the Delhi High Court that being an intermediary, it cannot decide whether content on its platform is lawful or otherwise unless it is put to such "actual knowledge".Twitter has further informed the Court that it can take down content from the platform on being notified about the same by way of a court order …

Christmas Advertisements By Delhi Govt: High Court Disposes Plea Seeking Action For Allegedly Wasting Public Money
3 years ago

Christmas Advertisements By Delhi Govt: High Court Disposes Plea Seeking Action For Allegedly Wasting Public Money

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has disposed of a PIL challenging public The Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh noted that a representation in this regard is already pending consideration before the Committee on Content Regulation in Government Advertising, constituted at the directions of the Supreme Court. He alleged that the Delhi Government published However, it …

"Respect Public Sentiments": Delhi High Court Tells Twitter To Remove Objectionable Content Regarding Hindu Goddess
3 years, 2 months ago

"Respect Public Sentiments": Delhi High Court Tells Twitter To Remove Objectionable Content Regarding Hindu Goddess

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has told the social media giant, Twitter to remove certain alleged objectional materials regarding a Hindu Goddess.Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh was of the view that Twitter should respect sentiments of the public as it was doing business for them. The Delhi High Court has told the social media giant, Twitter to remove …

Delhi Court Seeks ATR On BJP Spokesperson's Plea Against Rahul Gandhi For Allegedly Disclosing Identity Of Delhi Cantt Rape Victim On Twitter
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Court Seeks ATR On BJP Spokesperson's Plea Against Rahul Gandhi For Allegedly Disclosing Identity Of Delhi Cantt Rape Victim On Twitter

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has sought action taken report from Delhi Police on a complaint filed by BJP Delhi Media Head and Spokesperson Naveen Kumar Jindal against Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly disclosing the identity of 9 year old minor victim who was allegedly gang-raped and murdered in Delhi Cantt area.Additional Chief Metropolitian Magistrate Dharmendra Singh of Rouse Avenue Court. …

High Court asks Google, YouTube, Centre to take steps to remove woman’s objectionable photos from Internet
3 years, 4 months ago

High Court asks Google, YouTube, Centre to take steps to remove woman’s objectionable photos from Internet

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court has asked Google, YouTube and Delhi Police to take steps to remove the sites and links carrying objectionable photos and videos of a married woman from the Internet. Justice Subramonium Prasad made it clear that this was not an adversarial litigation and listed the matter for September 16, while asking Google, YouTube, the Centre and Delhi …

'No Urgency, You Can Do Without Twitter': Delhi High Court In Sanjay Hegde's Plea For Early Hearing In Twitter Account Suspension Case
3 years, 4 months ago

'No Urgency, You Can Do Without Twitter': Delhi High Court In Sanjay Hegde's Plea For Early Hearing In Twitter Account Suspension Case

Live Law  

While dealing with an application for early-hearing filed by Advocate Sanjay Hegde in the case pertaining to suspension of his Twitter account, the Delhi High Court observed that the matter does not involve any 'urgency' and posted it on September 29.Observing that several other matters of importance are pending, Justice Rekha Palli remarked,"Suspension of Twitter account is no urgency. While …

Delhi High Court Seeks Response From Facebook On Plea For Action Against Impersonation And Other Privacy Concerns In The Platform
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Response From Facebook On Plea For Action Against Impersonation And Other Privacy Concerns In The Platform

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought a response from Facebook in a plea of breach of privacy and impersonation, which takes on the social media platforms. While admitting the petition, Justice Yogesh Khanna issued notices to Facebook Inc and its Indian subsidiary within a week on rules/procedure/mechanism for redressal of the complaints, including cyber-crimes on their platform and. While admitting …

Delhi High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, UIDAI On Plea Seeking Mechanism For Issuing New Aadhar Numbers To Existing Users
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, UIDAI On Plea Seeking Mechanism For Issuing New Aadhar Numbers To Existing Users

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the Centre and Unique Identification Authority of India in a plea seeking mechanism and procedure for issuance of new Aadhar numbers to existing users as per Section 23 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016.Justice Rekha Palli issued notice on a plea filed by a businessman who. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday …

Delhi Riots: SC dismisses plea by Facebook India\'s Vice President
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Riots: SC dismisses plea by Facebook India\'s Vice President

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea filed by Facebook India’s vice-president and MD Ajit Mohan challenging the summons issued by the Delhi Assembly's Peace and Harmony committee for failing to appear before it as witness in connection with the north-east Delhi riots last year. Recognising the powers of Delhi Assembly’s committee to summon officials of the …

Delhi Assembly committee not a prosecuting agency, says Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Assembly committee not a prosecuting agency, says Supreme Court

Op India  

On Thursday, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by Facebook India Vice President Ajit Mohan challenging the summons issued to the social media giant by the “Peace and Harmony” Committee of the Delhi Legislative Assembly in connection with the Anti-Hindu Delhi riots that occurred last year. On September 23, 2020, Facebook India Vice President Ajit Mohan had filed a …

Facebook Can't Disrupt India's 'Unity In Diversity' Claiming Ignorance Or Lack Of Pivotal Role : Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Facebook Can't Disrupt India's 'Unity In Diversity' Claiming Ignorance Or Lack Of Pivotal Role : Supreme Court

Live Law  

Facebook cannot take a "simplistic approach" that it is merely a platform posting third party content with no role in generating, controlling or modulating information, observed the Supreme Court while rejecting its India head's plea to quash the summons issued by the Delhi Assembly asking him to appear before a panel probing Delhi riots.The Supreme Court observed that Facebook's role …

Explaining the new intermediary rules for social media, the Twitter-Centre spat, and more | The Hindu In Focus Podcast
3 years, 7 months ago

Explaining the new intermediary rules for social media, the Twitter-Centre spat, and more | The Hindu In Focus Podcast

The Hindu  

There are two sets of headlines that have been dominating the news in recent days, both of which have the Central government sparring with global tech giants. The rules apply to various categories of online content providers such as social media platforms, OTT streaming services and online news providers. Some of its key points relate to the setting up of …

Plea Filed In Delhi High Court Against Twitter For Non-Compliance With IT Rules, 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

Plea Filed In Delhi High Court Against Twitter For Non-Compliance With IT Rules, 2021

Live Law  

A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court against the non-compliance by Twitter India and Twitter Inc with the Information Technology Rules, 2021.Filed by one Amit Acharya, a practicing advocate in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India, and a user of the platform, the petition states that Twitter is. Filed by one Amit Acharya, …

‘Stop Beating Around the Bush’: Govt-Twitter Feud Escalates
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Stop Beating Around the Bush’: Govt-Twitter Feud Escalates

The Quint  

A plea has been moved in the Delhi HC against microblogging platform against the non-compliance of IT rules by Twitter. According to Livelaw, the petitioner Amit Acharya, a practicing advocate in the Delhi High Court, and the Supreme Court states that Twitter is a "Significant Social Media Intermediary" as laid down under the IT Rules, 2021, and therefore, must ensure …

Facebook and Twitter are in a high-stakes standoff with India
3 years, 7 months ago

Facebook and Twitter are in a high-stakes standoff with India

CNN  

New Delhi CNN Business — The biggest names in tech are locked in an increasingly tense stand-off with India over strict new social media rules they fear will erode privacy, usher in mass surveillance and harm business in the world’s fastest growing market. On Monday, Indian police visited Twitter’s offices after it labeled a tweet from a prominent official of …

‘Truth remains unafraid’: Rahul Gandhi on Delhi Police visit to Twitter India's offices over toolkit row
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Truth remains unafraid’: Rahul Gandhi on Delhi Police visit to Twitter India's offices over toolkit row

Firstpost  

The Congress on Monday had alleged that the “cowardly raid” on Twitter’s offices by the Delhi Police “exposes lame-duck attempts” to hide a “fraudulent toolkit” by BJP leaders New Delhi: “Truth remains unafraid,” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday after the Delhi Police sent a notice to Twitter India in connection with the probe into a complaint about the …

Delhi Court Allows Delhi Police's Plea Seeking Deep Sidhu's Production For Obtaining His Voice Samples At FSL
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Court Allows Delhi Police's Plea Seeking Deep Sidhu's Production For Obtaining His Voice Samples At FSL

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Thursday allowed Delhi Police's Application seeking production of Deep Sidhu at the FSL in order to obtain his voice samples and to match it with the Facebook Live and other video clips taken on record by the investigating agency during the course of investigation.Reliever Metropolitan Magistrate Sahil Gupta allowed the application after observing thus:"The Court is …

Delhi High Court Seeks Status Report In Plea Seeking Constitution of SIT To Investigate Into Alleged Digital Fraud And Click Fraud Scam By Facebook
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Status Report In Plea Seeking Constitution of SIT To Investigate Into Alleged Digital Fraud And Click Fraud Scam By Facebook

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently sought Delhi Police Cyber Cell's status report in a plea pertaining to alleged click fraud and other digital criminal frauds hatched by Facebook thereby seeking directions on Union of India, Delhi Police and Cyber Crime Cell to jointly constitute a Special Investigation Unit for investigating into the complaint made by the petitioner company. Justice Anu …

"Open To Petitioner To Live In The Stone Age, Courts Can't Impose Sanctions On How Media/Social Media Operates": Madras HC
3 years, 10 months ago

"Open To Petitioner To Live In The Stone Age, Courts Can't Impose Sanctions On How Media/Social Media Operates": Madras HC

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently dismissed a plea seeking directions to the respondents to take necessary steps to control, monitor, guide, and to form a panel of censor members of the social platforms. The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice R. Hemalatha was hearing the plea wherein one S. Umamaheswaran who prayed before the Court to exercise its …

Centre, Twitter India get SC notice on plea seeking mechanism to regulate content spreading hate
3 years, 10 months ago

Centre, Twitter India get SC notice on plea seeking mechanism to regulate content spreading hate

Firstpost  

The plea has also sought directions to make a law as per which an action can be initiated against Twitter and their representatives in India for willfully abetting and promoting anti-India tweets and penalise them, as well as to conduct KYC for all social media handles in India New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Twitter On BJP Leader's Plea For Mechanism To Screen Anti-India Tweets, Hateful Ads
3 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Twitter On BJP Leader's Plea For Mechanism To Screen Anti-India Tweets, Hateful Ads

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation petition filed by BJP leader Vinit Goenka seeking a direction to the Central Government to devise a mechanism to check fake news and instigative messages being circulated via social media, especially Twitter.Advocate Ashwini Kumar Dubey, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that petition seeks a mechanism to. The Supreme …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Prashant Bhushan's Plea For Quashing Of Defamation Case By Director, Indiabulls Venture Capital
3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Prashant Bhushan's Plea For Quashing Of Defamation Case By Director, Indiabulls Venture Capital

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a quashing petition by Sr. Adv. Prashant Bhushan against a defamation case filed against him by the Director of Indiabulls Venture Capital Management Pvt Ltd. Bhushan has also sought quashing of the summons issued to him in the criminal case which alleges that "he has made defamatory statements regarding the functioning of …

Delhi HC Issues Notices On Plea For Action Against Twitter, Youtube, Facebook Etc For Allegedly Revealing The Identity Of Rape Victims
4 years ago

Delhi HC Issues Notices On Plea For Action Against Twitter, Youtube, Facebook Etc For Allegedly Revealing The Identity Of Rape Victims

Live Law  

The division bench of Delhi High Court comprising of Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh on Friday issued notice in a petition filed by an advocate seeking action against major social media platforms for revealing the identity of Hathras Rape victim and similar victims in public domain thereby violating her right to privacy. 226 of the Constitution seeking …

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Directions To Hold Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter Etc. Responsible For Allegedly Spreading Hate, Fake News
4 years, 2 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Directions To Hold Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter Etc. Responsible For Allegedly Spreading Hate, Fake News

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre to frame laws for criminal prosecution of persons involved in spreading hate and fake news through social media. The Plea, which has been filed by Advocate Vineet Jindal through Advocate Raj Kishor Choudhary, states, "The petitioner, has been compelled to file the present …

Delhi HC Declines to Entertain PIL against Twitter over Anti-India Tweets, Says Approach Centre First
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC Declines to Entertain PIL against Twitter over Anti-India Tweets, Says Approach Centre First

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Wednesday declined to entertain a PIL seeking action against social media platform Twitter for being allegedly involved in conspiracy to promote anti-India propaganda such as Khalistan movement, saying the plea was based on claims and no representation about it was made to the Centre. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan …

Plea Seeking Action Against Twitter For Allegedly Hosting Anti-India Content, Delhi HC Asks Petitioner To First Move A Representation Before Centre
4 years, 3 months ago

Plea Seeking Action Against Twitter For Allegedly Hosting Anti-India Content, Delhi HC Asks Petitioner To First Move A Representation Before Centre

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has allowed the Petitioner to move a representation before the concerned authorities in a plea seeking regulation of anti-India content on social media. The order has come in a plea moved by Sangeeta Sharma, seeking a direction to be issued to the Ministry of Home Affairs to regulate the proliferation of anti-India content on social media. While …

Facebook moves Supreme Court challenging Delhi Assembly summons
4 years, 3 months ago

Facebook moves Supreme Court challenging Delhi Assembly summons

The Hindu  

Facebook has moved the Supreme Court challenging the summons issued by the Committee of Peace and Harmony of the Delhi Legislative Assembly to appear before it in connection with “allegations” linked to the Delhi riots. The petition has been jointly filed by Ajit Mohan, vice president and managing director of Facebook India Online Services Private Limited; Facebook India Online Services …

'Bois locker room' shows Facebook failed to tackle fake news, former RSS idealogue tells HC
4 years, 4 months ago

'Bois locker room' shows Facebook failed to tackle fake news, former RSS idealogue tells HC

India Today  

Former RSS idealogue KN Govindacharya has told the Delhi High Court that the presence of groups like 'bois locker room' indicates Facebook's "failure in tackling fake news, hate speech and illegal criminal content" on its social media platform. In his rejoinder filed through advocate Virag Gupta, the former RSS idealogue has said, "The presence of groups like bois locker room …

[Breaking] Delhi HC Rejects Plea Challenging Ban On Army Officers Using Social Media
4 years, 5 months ago

[Breaking] Delhi HC Rejects Plea Challenging Ban On Army Officers Using Social Media

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected a plea challenging the policy of the Indian Army which requires all members of the armed forces to delete their social media accounts.The Division Bench of Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw and Justice Asha Menon has dismissed the petition on merits. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected a plea challenging the policy of …

HC Directs Facebook, Google to Remove Offending Material on Sasikala
4 years, 5 months ago

HC Directs Facebook, Google to Remove Offending Material on Sasikala

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed Facebook and Google to remove alleged derogatory material related to BJP leader Sasikala Pushpa who claimed that her image was being tarnished by purported morphed photos and videos with a man on social media. A bench of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Talwant Singh also stayed the June 2 judgement of a single judge relating …

Bois Locker Room: Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Removal of Illegal Content Against Minors From Social Media [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

Bois Locker Room: Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Removal of Illegal Content Against Minors From Social Media [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking removal of fake news and hate speech on social media platforms through designated officers of various intermediaries. 'The unwanted episodes like 'Bois Locker Room' and suicide of a Gurgaon resident reflects the failure of social media companies in performing their obligations. Social Media companies are direct beneficiaries of fake users, …

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Mechanism To Check Fake News & Instigative Content On Twitter [Read Petition]
4 years, 7 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Mechanism To Check Fake News & Instigative Content On Twitter [Read Petition]

Live Law  

BJP leader Vinit Goenka has moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Central Government to devise a mechanism so as to keep a check on fake news and instigative messages being circulated via social media, especially Twitter. The petition filed through Advocate Ashwani Kumar Dubey states that in the absence of a proper mechanism, social media platforms are …

Bois Locker Room: Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Removal of Illegal Content Against Minors From Social Media [Read Petition]
4 years, 7 months ago

Bois Locker Room: Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Removal of Illegal Content Against Minors From Social Media [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking removal of fake news and hate speech on social media platforms through designated officers of various intermediaries. 'The unwanted episodes like 'Bois Locker Room' and suicide of a Gurgaon resident reflects the failure of social media companies in performing their obligations. Social Media companies are direct beneficiaries of fake …

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Removal Of Fake News And Hate Speeches From Social Media Platforms
4 years, 9 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Removal Of Fake News And Hate Speeches From Social Media Platforms

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central Government in a plea seeking removal of hate speeches and fake news that are being circulated on various social media platforms. Filed by KN Govindacharya, the petition seeks direction to be issued to designated officers of the intermediaries to immediately remove the hate speeches and fake news that are being …

No proposal to link social media users’ profiles with Aadhaar: Govt
4 years, 11 months ago

No proposal to link social media users’ profiles with Aadhaar: Govt

The Hindu  

The government on Wednesday said there is no proposal to link social media profiles of users with their Aadhaar numbers and asserted that steps are being taken to curb spreading of fake news and pornography through social media platforms. According to him, the government has taken several steps to keep a check on the spread of fake news, pornographic and …

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