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farmers protests X(twitter) accounts block

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

‘Within precincts of RTI Act’; CIC upholds denial of information on blocking of X accounts covering farmer’s protests

The appellant sought information concerning blocking of social media accounts covering farmer’s protests and those critical of the government.

State Action facebook comments blocking SCOTUS

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Does blocking comments on social-media page by Public Official constitute State Action? SCOTUS deliberates

In the instant case, the City Manager of Port Huron, Michigan, blocked a Facebook user for expressing his displeasure at the city’s approach to Covid-19 pandemic.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs removal of online videos and tweets containing comments threatening a classical singer

Delhi High Court noted that there is a severe threat to the safety and security of the petitioner as is evident from the comments and videos.

Case Briefs High Courts

“Such cases highlight the perils of internet-based businesses”; Delhi High Court directs DoT and MEITY to block website posting defamatory reviews about LIVSPACE

Delhi High Court: In a case filed by Livspace Pte. Ltd. (‘plaintiff 1') and Home Interior Designs E-Commerce Private Limited