Know why Karnataka High Court rejected X Corp’s challenge to Sahyog Portal
“A Company which is faceless in India, cannot on the basis of baseless allegations, come forward and challenge the laws of the nation.”
Information Technology
Madras HC quashes FIR against former DGP accused of forwarding offensive WhatsApp message against Chief Minister MK Stalin
Madras High Court took note of the affidavit filed by the petitioner, wherein he regretted for his conduct, and he has recorded his regards to M.K.Stalin in unequivocal terms. Further, he said he will not subscribe to or endorse the alleged message in any way.
Delhi High Court upholds Blocking of UK based ‘Briar App’ in Jammu and Kashmir due to Terrorist Activities
Sublime Software Limited developed an app called “Briar”, which is a Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) which operates on a technology in which a person can directly send a message to another person even when there is no internet connectivity.
Gujarat HC stays release of the movie ‘Maharaj’ on Netflix, featuring Amir Khan’s son, Junaid Khan
The film is based on the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862 rendered by English Judges and allegedly contains scandalous and defamatory language, which affects the Pustimargi sect as a whole.
Delhi High Court directs expeditious disposal of TV Today Network’s appeal over Harper’s Bazaar India Instagram Account Suspension
While the court did not provide a definitive ruling at this stage, it demonstrated a proactive approach by directing the Grievance Appellate Committee to promptly decide the petitioners’ appeal, should they file one. This interim measure aimed to mitigate the petitioners’ grievances pending a final determination of the constitutional validity of Rule 3(1)(c) of IT Rules, 2021 and related provisions.
MeitY issues advisory against AI-Deepfakes on social media and other platforms
“It was the G overnment’s mission to ensure safe and trusted internet and all intermediaries are accountable for the safety and trust of the Digital Nagriks.”
AIL, Mohali | Prospects of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence: Issues and Challenges [16th September, 2023]
Army Institute of Law has announced its annual National Seminar scheduled to be held on 16th September 2023 and invites submissions for
[LEGISLATION UPDATES]: Top stories relating to Online Gaming; Competition (Amendment) Act; BCI Circulars and more
MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MeitY introduces provisions on Online Gaming vide IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment
Delhi High Court issues directions and recommendations to MEITY and Delhi Police to deal cases regarding Non-consensual intimate images dissemination
There is an abysmal absence of a collaborative effort that should ideally be undertaken by the intermediaries and the State.
Can States have Additional Restrictions on Online Gaming?
by Vinayak Kulkarni† and Ashok Bannidinni††
CfP | XIII National Conference on “The Future of Legaltech in Information Technology, Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Forensics in India” [January 27-28, 2023]: Submit Abstract by 20th November
The National Conference Committee at School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore is honored to inform you that we will
Intermediary entitled to claim protection u/s 79 IT Act for criminal liability unless ‘active role’ is disclosed; Delhi High Court quashes FIR against Flipkart
Delhi High Court: In a case where FIR was registered by Managing Director of Sanash Impex Pvt. Ltd. (‘respondent’) against Flipkart (‘petitioner’)
Meity issues Draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
On 6-7-2022, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology published draft amendment rules to amend the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media
Mad HC pulls up on social media intermediaries regarding blocking channels in case of policy violation; Cancels bail granted to a Youtuber
Madras High Court: B. Pugalendhi, J. cancelled the bail of a Youtuber who made derogatory remarks as against the former Chief Minister
Making Alternative Dispute Resolution the Primary Mode of Dispute Resolution
by Tariq Khan† and Shriya Luke††
Cite as: 2022 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 36
Haryana Labour Department approves maintaining records in electronic form under Labour Laws & Rules
The Labour Department, Haryana has taken up a series of measures to improve ‘Ease of Doing Business’. The emphasis has been on
Centre to apprise SC on timeline for making & notifying guidelines to curb social media misuse [Full report]
Supreme Court: In the bid to gather information from intermediaries regarding the names of the originators of any message/content/information shared on the
Google India, Yahoo India and Microsoft (I) Pvt. Ltd. cannot put anything that violates the laws of the country
Supreme Court: Stating that Google India, Yahoo India and Microsoft (I) Pvt. Ltd., in the name of intermediaries, cannot put anything that