Twitter says not complying with new IT rules 'yet', HC allows govt to take action
3 years, 8 months ago

Twitter says not complying with new IT rules 'yet', HC allows govt to take action

India Today  

Twitter told the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that it has not yet complied with the Centre's new Information Technology rules. Under the Information Technology Rules, 2021, appointing a resident grievance officer is one of the several norms which social media platforms, including Twitter, have to follow. "IN PROCESS": TWITTER Senior advocate Sajjan Poovayya appearing for Twitter said, "The appointed grievance officer resigned and a new grievance officer now has to be appointed. On Saturday too, Twitter had informed the Delhi High Court that they were in the process of appointing a new grievance officer. The court asked Twitter to revert on how long it will take to appoint a new grievance officer.

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Delhi High Court Closes Sanjay Hegde's Plea To Restore Twitter Account And Issue Guidelines On Censorship On Social Media
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Closes Sanjay Hegde's Plea To Restore Twitter Account And Issue Guidelines On Censorship On Social Media

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently closed the plea filed by Senior Advocate Sanjay Hegde to restore his suspended twitter account, after it was reinstated in January last year.Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju directed that that no action shall be taken against Hegde by Twitter, except in accordance with the law and applicable statutory rules and guidelines.The Court disposed of the …

Thwarting Twitter: on the Karnataka High Court ruling
1 year, 8 months ago

Thwarting Twitter: on the Karnataka High Court ruling

The Hindu  

It is unfortunate that the petition by Twitter, Inc. challenging the validity of the spate of blocking orders passed by the Union government was rejected by the Karnataka High Court. While success in litigation involving the government’s power to restrict speech and expression on grounds permitted in Article 19 of the Constitution was always expected to be difficult, it is …

Twitter takes action: Bans over 1.1 million Indian accounts for violating guidelines
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter takes action: Bans over 1.1 million Indian accounts for violating guidelines

India TV News  

In a recent monthly compliance report, Twitter revealed that it had banned a record-breaking 1,132,228 accounts in India between April 26 and May 25. As part of the rules, major digital and social media platforms with over five million users are required to publish monthly compliance reports. In this reporting period, Twitter received a total of 518 complaints from Indian …

Twitter takes down tweets globally in response to Punjab & Haryana HC directive
1 year, 11 months ago

Twitter takes down tweets globally in response to Punjab & Haryana HC directive

The Hindu  

Twitter globally took down tweets from Indian users in response to an order from the Punjab & Haryana High Court issued in February, according to information from the social media platform provided to Saurav Das, a transparency activist and journalist whose posts were removed from the platform recently. “Since I had nothing to do with the suo-motu criminal contempt case …

Twitter says removed more content in first half of 2022 than in previous six months
1 year, 11 months ago

Twitter says removed more content in first half of 2022 than in previous six months

The Hindu  

Twitter will not be publishing a formal transparency report for the year 2022, the social media platform announced on its blog on April 25. It is not clear if the company has also chosen to stop publishing routine disclosures of copyright and government takedown requests on the Lumen Database — Twitter doesn’t appear to have disclosed any Indian takedown requests …

Twitter firings gutted its compliance teams. Now it risks investigations and big fines
2 years, 3 months ago

Twitter firings gutted its compliance teams. Now it risks investigations and big fines

LA Times  

The rash of departures at Twitter has heightened concerns among remaining staff that they could be held liable for FTC violations. A data governance committee that had overseen Twitter’s compliance with a Federal Trade Commission consent decree ceased to exist after two of its members were fired and three others resigned, according to the people. Meanwhile, a board of directors …

Delhi High Court seeks Twitter's response on lawsuit filed by Abhijit Iyer Mitra over 'inaccessible' account
2 years, 4 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 …

Social Media Grievance Panels To Be Set Up In Three Months, Govt Notifies Rules
2 years, 5 months ago

Social Media Grievance Panels To Be Set Up In Three Months, Govt Notifies Rules

ABP News  

New Delhi: The government on Friday notified rules under which it will set up appellate panels to redress grievances that users may have against decisions of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook on hosting controversial content, according to a MeitY gazette notification. New amended IT rules are next step to realizing our govts duty to #DigitalNagriks of Open, Safe&Trusted, …

Centre to set up panels to hear complaints over social media content moderation
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre to set up panels to hear complaints over social media content moderation

India Today  

The Centre today notified the rules under which it will set up appellate panels to redress grievances that users may have against decisions of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook on hosting contentious content. Grievance Appellate Committee has been introduced for hearing appeals against decisions of Grievance Officer appointed by the intermediary.#IntermediaryGuidelinesAmendment — Ashwini Vaishnaw October 28, 2022 According …

Centre amends IT Rules, makes mandatory for Twitter, Facebook others to comply with Constitution
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre amends IT Rules, makes mandatory for Twitter, Facebook others to comply with Constitution

India TV News  

Highlights Grievance Appellate Committees will have different panels to listen to the users' complaints Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, others will have to follow Indian constitution Three-member Grievance Appellate Committee will be set in three months Centre amends IT rules: The Centre on Friday amended IT Rules making it mandatory for intermediaries like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and other social media …

New Delhi gives itself power over social media content moderation
2 years, 5 months ago

New Delhi gives itself power over social media content moderation

Al Jazeera  

The Indian government has announced changes to its information technology rules that will apply to social media companies, a move likely to be seen as reining in big tech firms. Under the amended rules, which were announced on Friday, a government panel will be formed to hear complaints from users about content moderation decisions by social media platforms. This effectively …

'Twitter Casual About Removing Child Porn': DCW Slams Social Media Giant, Seeks CBI Action
2 years, 6 months ago

'Twitter Casual About Removing Child Porn': DCW Slams Social Media Giant, Seeks CBI Action

News 18  

The Delhi Commission for Women on Friday slammed microblogging site Twitter, calling it “casual” about removing child pornography and rape content after the rights body found 14 fresh tweets promoting such activity. The commission had summoned Twitter India policy head and Delhi Police cyber cell on September 20, over tweets depicting child pornography and rape videos of women and children. …

Suspension Of Social Media Accounts: Delhi High Court Grants Time To Centre To Respond On Draft Regulatory Measures
2 years, 6 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 …

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Twitter mentions India. Here's what Tesla CEO said
2 years, 7 months ago

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Twitter mentions India. Here's what Tesla CEO said

Hindustan Times  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is locked in a court battle with Twitter over a failed acquisition bid that Twitter now intends to force through, said that the social media giant jeopardized its third largest market by failing to disclose "risky" litigation against the Indian government. While Musk is a proponent of free speech, he believes that moderation on Twitter …

Twitter seeks judicial review of Indian orders to take down content: Report
2 years, 8 months ago

Twitter seeks judicial review of Indian orders to take down content: Report

Live Mint  

Twitter asked an Indian court on Tuesday to overturn some government orders to remove content from the social media platform, a source familiar with the matter said, in a legal challenge which alleges abuse of power by officials. Twitter has been asked by Indian authorities over the past year to act on content including accounts supportive of an independent Sikh …

Twitter legally challenges content take down orders by Indian government
2 years, 8 months ago

Twitter legally challenges content take down orders by Indian government

Live Mint  

Alleging abuse of power by Indian officials, Twitter has moved the Karnataka High Court against the government's orders, according to a Reuters report. Ministry of Electronics and IT had given the social media platform time till 4 July to comply with its orders and failing to do, Twitter may lose intermediary status, which means it will be liable for all …

Twitter begins review of govt orders to take down content
2 years, 8 months ago

Twitter begins review of govt orders to take down content

India TV News  

Highlights The act by Twitter to get a "judicial review" is in line with a growing confrontation with New Delhi Last year, Twitter was asked to act on content that spread misinformation The social media platform has, however, complied with the final notice: Sources Twitter-government conflict: Social media giant Twitter is planning to overturn some orders made by India government …

Panel to hear appeals on social media posts
2 years, 9 months ago

Panel to hear appeals on social media posts

The Hindu  

The government has proposed a new panel that will have the power to overturn the decisions related to content moderation/takedown of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, following appeals by users. As per the draft of the proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, the Central government will constitute one or more ‘Grievance Appellate Committees’ or appellate …

Twitter may play a partisan role in general elections 2024: Suspended Twitter handles argue in Delhi HC
2 years, 11 months ago

Twitter may play a partisan role in general elections 2024: Suspended Twitter handles argue in Delhi HC

Op India  

On Tuesday 12th of April, the Delhi High Court heard a plea by popular Twitter handles ‘Wokeflix‘ and ‘Bharadwaj speaks’ over their suspension by the social media platform. Exposing the anti-Hindu bias of Twitter The petitioners argued that Twitter often perpetuates “Double Standards”, in a policy where “Hindu sentiments are allowed to be ridden roughshod over whereas sentiments of other …

Govt of India files its response in Delhi HC over suspension of popular Twitter accounts like Wokeflix, MeghBulletin amongst others
3 years ago

Govt of India files its response in Delhi HC over suspension of popular Twitter accounts like Wokeflix, MeghBulletin amongst others

Op India  

Responding to a petition filed by a Twitter user over arbitrary suspension of the account, the Government of India submitted before the Delhi High Court that it has always stood in defending the rights of social media users who have often complained of high-handed and arbitrary decisions by platforms like Twitter and Facebook. On February 23, 2022, the micro-blogging site …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Twitter's Explanation For Failing To Remove 'Derogatory' Content Against Judiciary, Judges
3 years, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Twitter's Explanation For Failing To Remove 'Derogatory' Content Against Judiciary, Judges

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday sought an explanation from Twitter for its failure to remove several 'derogatory' comments posted against the judiciary and some High Court judges as per High Court's order. Twitter has been called upon to file a reply by February 7, 2022.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice M. Satyanarayana Murthy …

"Respect Public Sentiments": Delhi High Court Tells Twitter To Remove Objectionable Content Regarding Hindu Goddess
3 years, 5 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 …

'Prayers Are Satisfied': Delhi HC Closes Plea Against Twitter for Non-compliance of IT Rules
3 years, 5 months ago

'Prayers Are Satisfied': Delhi HC Closes Plea Against Twitter for Non-compliance of IT Rules

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Tuesday closed proceedings in a petition alleging non-compliance of new IT Rules by Twitter, saying that nothing remained in view of the Central government being satisfied with the micro-blogging platform appointing a Chief Compliance Officer, Resident Grievance Officer and Nodal Contact Person. Last month, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had told the court that …

Twitter Appointed Officers in Compliance With New IT Rules, Centre Tells Delhi HC
3 years, 6 months ago

Twitter Appointed Officers in Compliance With New IT Rules, Centre Tells Delhi HC

News 18  

The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that Twitter has appointed Chief Compliance Officer, Resident Grievance Officer, and Nodal Contact Person in compliance with the new IT Rules. I submit that Twitter has appointed the personnel in compliance to the Information Technology Rules, 2021 hereinafter referred as IT Rules, 2021, N Samaya Balan, working as Scientist-E in the Cyber …

"Twitter Has Appointed Personnel In Compliance With New IT Rules": Centre Tells Delhi High Court
3 years, 6 months ago

"Twitter Has Appointed Personnel In Compliance With New IT Rules": Centre Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that Twitter has appointed Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Contact Person and Resident Grievance Officer in compliance of the IT Rules, 2021.The development comes with the filing of an affidavit by the Centre in the plea against non-compliance by Twitter India and Twitter Inc with the Information Technology Rules, 2021. Stating that …

'Twitter Not Cooperating With Law Enforcement Agencies': NCPCR Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Removal Of Tweet By Alt News Co-Founder Md. Zubair
3 years, 6 months ago

'Twitter Not Cooperating With Law Enforcement Agencies': NCPCR Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Removal Of Tweet By Alt News Co-Founder Md. Zubair

Live Law  

The National Commission of Protection of Child Rights has moved the Delhi High Court, seeking to implead Twitter as a necessary party in the case pertaining to a tweet posted by Alt news co-founder Mohammad Zubair containing photo of a minor girl, with her face blurred.The case pertains to a tweet posted by Zubair, sharing the profile picture of Singh …

'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, 7 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 …

Twitter has ‘prima facie’ complied with new IT Rules, Centre tells Delhi HC
3 years, 7 months ago

Twitter has ‘prima facie’ complied with new IT Rules, Centre tells Delhi HC

The Hindu  

The Central government on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, informed the Delhi High Court that Twitter had “prima facie” complied with the new Information Technology Rules, 2021, by appointing permanently a Chief Compliance Officer, a Resident Grievance Officer and a Nodal Contact Person. It had remarked that the rules mandated the appointment of a senior employee as CCO, but Twitter, according …

Twitter Seems To Have Complied With IT Rules 2021: Centre Informs Delhi High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Twitter Seems To Have Complied With IT Rules 2021: Centre Informs Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that Twitter Inc. seems to have appointed permanent officers, in compliance with the IT Rules 2021. "Prima facie, they have appointed Chief Compliance Officer, Resident Grievance Officer and Nodal Contact Person. On Friday, the company had told the High Court that it has made permanent appointments to the posts of Chief …

Officers appointed, Twitter tells Delhi HC
3 years, 7 months ago

Officers appointed, Twitter tells Delhi HC

The Hindu  

Twitter informed the Delhi High Court on Friday that it had appointed a permanent Chief Compliance Officer, a Resident Grievance Officer and a Nodal Contact Person on August 4 in compliance with the new Information Technology Rules. Justice Palli had said the rules mandated the appointment of a senior employee as CCO, but Twitter, according to its affidavit, has appointed …

Made Permanent Appointments on August 4, in Compliance With IT Rules: Twitter Tells Delhi HC
3 years, 7 months ago

Made Permanent Appointments on August 4, in Compliance With IT Rules: Twitter Tells Delhi HC

News 18  

Social media giant Twitter on Friday told the Delhi High Court that it made permanent appointments of officers on August 4, in compliance with the new Information Technology rules of the country. Twitter has informed the Delhi High Court that it has appointed Vinay Prakash as the permanent Resident Grievance Officer and Chief Compliance Officer while Shahin Komath has been …

Twitter Tells Delhi High Court That It Has Made Permanent Appointments To Posts Required By New IT Rules
3 years, 7 months ago

Twitter Tells Delhi High Court That It Has Made Permanent Appointments To Posts Required By New IT Rules

Live Law  

Twitter told the Delhi High Court on Friday that it has made permanent appointments to the posts of Chief Compliance Officer, Resident Grievance Officer and Nodal Contact Person on August 4.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Rekha Palli was hearing a plea filed against the non-compliance by Twitter India and Twitter Inc with the Information Technology Rules, 2021. The …

Delhi HC expresses displeasure over non-compliance of IT Rules by Twitter
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi HC expresses displeasure over non-compliance of IT Rules by Twitter

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court Wednesday expressed displeasure over Twitter Inc appointing a “contingent worker” as Chief Compliance Officer and said the microblogging platform was non-compliant with the new Information Technology Rules. Justice Rekha Palli noted that while the rules mandated appointment of a key managerial person or a senior employee as CCO, Twitter disclosed in its affidavit that it had …

"Total Non Compliance Of IT Rules": Delhi HC Takes Strong Objection Of Twitter's Affidavits; Grants One Last Opportunity
3 years, 8 months ago

"Total Non Compliance Of IT Rules": Delhi HC Takes Strong Objection Of Twitter's Affidavits; Grants One Last Opportunity

Live Law  

Taking strong objection of the Affidavits filed on behalf of Twitter stating that it has appointed Chief Compliance Officer and Grievance Officer as 'contingent workers', the Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted one last opportunity to it for filing a 'better affidavit' within a week setting out the details of the appointments and also as to why a Nodal Contact …

For New IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Thumbs-Up from Predecessor Ravi Shankar Prasad on IT Rules
3 years, 8 months ago

For New IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Thumbs-Up from Predecessor Ravi Shankar Prasad on IT Rules

News 18  

New IT and communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday received a thumbs-up from his predecessor Ravi Shankar Prasad, who congratulated the minister for “firmly reiterating that the new IT Rules are designed to empower the safety & security of users against misuse and redress their grievances”. During his tenure, Prasad was engaged in a heated war of words with the …

New IT rules will ensure user protection, safer social media ecosystem, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
3 years, 8 months ago

New IT rules will ensure user protection, safer social media ecosystem, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Firstpost  

The new information and technology minister’s statement comes as Twitter India on Sunday inched towards fully complying with the IT rules by appointing Vinay Prakash as the resident grievance officer New Delhi: IT and communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said the new information technology rules are empowering and protecting users. The new IT rules will ensure a safer and …

Amid Tussle With Centre, Twitter India Appoints Vinay Prakash As Resident Grievance Officer
3 years, 8 months ago

Amid Tussle With Centre, Twitter India Appoints Vinay Prakash As Resident Grievance Officer

ABP News  

New Delhi: After a much long tussle with the Indian government, Twitter India has appointed Vinay Prakash as its resident grievance officer for India, according to the company’s website. The U.S.-based company has been in the eye of a storm over its alleged failure to comply with the new IT rules in India, which mandates, among other requirements, the appointment …

Twitter India appoints Vinay Prakash as Resident Grievance Officer
3 years, 8 months ago

Twitter India appoints Vinay Prakash as Resident Grievance Officer

Op India  

Microblogging site Twitter, which has locked horns with the Indian government over the new IT rules, has now appointed Vinay Prakash as the Resident Grievance Officer. Twitter Grievance Officer Twitter, on Thursday, had informed Delhi High Court that it will need eight weeks to appoint chief compliance officer. Vinay Prakash, Twitter’s Resident Grievance Officer in India, can be contacted on …

Twitter publishes first compliance report; 4,179 accounts suspended for terror activities
3 years, 8 months ago

Twitter publishes first compliance report; 4,179 accounts suspended for terror activities

The Hindu  

Twitter has appointed Vinay Prakash as its Resident Grievance Officer for India, according to its website. “In compliance with Rule 4 of the Information Technology Rules, 2021, we have published our inaugural report on July 11, 2021 for the reporting period from May 26, 2021 through to June 25, 2021,” Twitter said on the company’s website. As per the new …

Twitter names Vinay Prakash as Resident Grievance Officer for India
3 years, 8 months ago

Twitter names Vinay Prakash as Resident Grievance Officer for India

India TV News  

Twitter names Vinay Prakash as Resident Grievance Officer for India As per the information updated on Twitter's website, Vinay Prakash is the Resident Grievance Officer. Twitter has named Vinay Prakash as its Resident Grievance Officer for India, according to the company's website. As per the information updated on Twitter's website, Vinay Prakash is the Resident Grievance Officer. Twitter had previously …

Plea for relief from physical appearance: HC reserves order on Twitter head’s plea
3 years, 8 months ago

Plea for relief from physical appearance: HC reserves order on Twitter head’s plea

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka High Court today reserved orders in the petition filed by Twitter India’s Manish Maheshwari. HT Image Police said that their investigation later revealed that the incident was over a personal dispute and booked nine people, including Twitter India, for allegedly circulating false information to fan communal tension. Twitter’s India head Manish Maheshwari told the Karnataka high court on …

IT Minister warns Twitter, asks them to follow rules of the country
3 years, 8 months ago

IT Minister warns Twitter, asks them to follow rules of the country

Op India  

Amidst the ongoing tussle between the Indian government and Twitter over enforcement of IT rules, the newly sworn-in Minister for Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that anybody in India would have to abide by the rules of the country. According to the reports, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shot a warning to micro-blogging site Twitter asking it to …

'Twitter needs to follow Indian law, Govt of India can take action if it doesn't': Delhi HC
3 years, 8 months ago

'Twitter needs to follow Indian law, Govt of India can take action if it doesn't': Delhi HC

Op India  

On July 8, the Delhi High Court stated that the Union government can initiate action against tech giant Twitter if it failed to comply with the IT Rules. It will be open for Centre to take action against Twitter in case of any breach of the Rules#Twitter #DelhiHighCourt — Bar & Bench July 8, 2021 While adjourning the hearing till …

Striving To Comply; Reserves Right To Challenge IT Rules : Twitter To Delhi High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Striving To Comply; Reserves Right To Challenge IT Rules : Twitter To Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Twitter has informed the Delhi High Court that it will file its first Compliance Report consistent with the 2021 Rules no later than on 11th July 2021, The first compliance report will be covering the period 26th May 2021 to 25th June 2021. The submissions have been filed through memo filed before the Delhi High Court in the plea filed …

Twitter to HC: Will appoint grievance officer in 8 weeks; have right to challenge IT Rules
3 years, 8 months ago

Twitter to HC: Will appoint grievance officer in 8 weeks; have right to challenge IT Rules

India TV News  

Twitter has informed the Delhi High Court that it will take eight weeks to appoint a resident grievance officer in compliance with the new IT Rules, and it is in a process of setting up a liaison office in India, which will be its permanent physical contact address. The response from Twitter has come after the Delhi High Court on …

Twitter appoints India compliance exec, yet to fill other roles to meet IT rules
3 years, 8 months ago

Twitter appoints India compliance exec, yet to fill other roles to meet IT rules

The Hindu  

Twitter Inc's India unit has appointed an interim chief compliance officer and said it will soon designate two other executives to comply with the country's new IT rules, the social media giant said in a court filing on Thursday. The Centre said in a court filing earlier this week that Twitter no more enjoys liability protection against user-generated content in …

Twitter tells Delhi High Court it will take 8 weeks to appoint a grievance redressal officer
3 years, 8 months ago

Twitter tells Delhi High Court it will take 8 weeks to appoint a grievance redressal officer

Firstpost  

Twitter says it is in the process of setting up a liaison office in India and this office will be their permanent physical contact in the country. After the Delhi High Court directed Twitter on Tuesday to inform by 8 July as to when it will appoint a resident grievance officer in compliance with the new IT Rules, Twitter has …

Twitter tells Delhi HC it will take 8 weeks to comply with IT Rules
3 years, 8 months ago

Twitter tells Delhi HC it will take 8 weeks to comply with IT Rules

India Today  

Twitter on Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that it will take another eight weeks to appoint a resident grievance officer in compliance with the new IT Rules. The Delhi High Court had on Tuesday directed Twitter to inform it by July 8 as to when it will appoint a resident grievance officer in compliance with the new IT Rules …

Law of land supreme, Twitter must follow rule: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
3 years, 8 months ago

Law of land supreme, Twitter must follow rule: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

India Today  

On his very first day in the Union Cabinet, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday shot off a warning to social media giant Twitter, asking to it follow the rules as the "law of land supreme". The warning comes amid the Centre and Twitter are engaged in a tussle over the new IT rules, especially on the point that …

Ghazaibad FIR : Karnataka High Court Pulls Up UP Police Over Notice To Twitter India MD
3 years, 8 months ago

Ghazaibad FIR : Karnataka High Court Pulls Up UP Police Over Notice To Twitter India MD

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday posed several questions to the UP Police for insisting on appearance of Twitter India's Managing Director Manish Maheshwari for investigation in the FIR related to Ghaziabad video, without ascertaining the basic facts about his and Twitter India's culpability in the matter. "Whether Twitter India is capable of controlling the content?" IT Rules will not …

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