The Government of India has asked Meta to provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the temporary removal of a Facebook post published from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s verified account. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed the company to appear before government officials within the next seven to ten days to explain the...
In a significant judgment reinforcing the importance of freedom of expression in the digital era, the Supreme Court directed the restoration of the X (formerly Twitter) account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), holding that the suspension of the account lacked adequate legal justification. The ruling is being viewed as an important precedent for online...
Governments around the world are increasingly examining the impact of social media on children and teenagers, with the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates emerging as the latest countries to consider stricter regulations aimed at limiting young people’s access to digital platforms. The move comes amid growing concerns about mental health, online exploitation, cyberbullying,...
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights, including his name, image, voice, and likeness. In his petition, the actor argued that his identity was being misused without authorization by several online platforms and digital content creators, causing both reputational damage and the risk of misleading the...