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Bombay HC formally strikes down amended IT Rules on fake news; terms them 'unconstitutional'

On September 20, a single bench of Justice A S Chandurkar held that the amended rules being vague and broad had the potential of causing a chilling effect not only on an individual, but also on the social media intermediary.

26 September 2024, 06:20 IST

Bombay HC formally strikes down amended IT Rules on fake news; terms them 'unconstitutional'

Bombay HC formally strikes down amended IT Rules on fake news; terms them 'unconstitutional'

Bombay HC formally strikes down amended IT Rules on fake news; terms them 'unconstitutional'

26 September 2024, 06:20 IST

Delhi HC to hear pleas against IT Rules-2021 on August 14

The 2021 Rules regulate the functioning of online media portals and publishers, over-the-top (OTT) platforms and social media intermediaries.

06 May 2024, 12:25 IST

Delhi HC to hear pleas against IT Rules-2021 on August 14

Delhi HC to hear pleas against IT Rules-2021 on August 14

Delhi HC to hear pleas against IT Rules-2021 on August 14

06 May 2024, 12:25 IST

Mixed compliance on deepfake advisory; expect tighter IT rules in 7 days: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The government, he said, had earlier made it clear to social media and online platforms that if its advisory on deepfake is not fully adhered to, new IT rules would follow.

16 January 2024, 10:12 IST

Mixed compliance on deepfake advisory; expect tighter IT rules in 7 days: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Mixed compliance on deepfake advisory; expect tighter IT rules in 7 days: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Mixed compliance on deepfake advisory; expect tighter IT rules in 7 days: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

16 January 2024, 10:12 IST

Individuals posting news content online may come under ambit of new broadcast bill

Certain social media accounts may fall come the same rules and obligations that regular OTT platforms would have to follow.

27 November 2023, 09:57 IST

Individuals posting news content online may come under ambit of new broadcast bill

Individuals posting news content online may come under ambit of new broadcast bill

Individuals posting news content online may come under ambit of new broadcast bill

27 November 2023, 09:57 IST

Amended IT rules against fake news give unfettered power to govt authority in absence of guidelines: Bombay HC

The Union government, on the other hand, assured the court that the Rules were not meant to curb free speech or humour and satire targeting the government, and do not bar anyone from criticizing even the prime minister.

26 September 2023, 12:24 IST

Amended IT rules against fake news give unfettered power to govt authority in absence of guidelines: Bombay HC

Amended IT rules against fake news give unfettered power to govt authority in absence of guidelines: Bombay HC

Amended IT rules against fake news give unfettered power to govt authority in absence of guidelines: Bombay HC

26 September 2023, 12:24 IST

Govt's IT Rules against fake news may be excessive: HC

The court also said it still does not understand the need behind the amendment to the rules.

14 July 2023, 17:08 IST

Can’t bring a hammer to kill an ant; Centre’s IT Rules against fake news may be excessive: Bombay HC

Can’t bring a hammer to kill an ant; Centre’s IT Rules against fake news may be excessive: Bombay HC

Govt's IT Rules against fake news may be excessive: HC

14 July 2023, 17:08 IST

IT rules against fake news sort of diktat: HC

The court was hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the amended IT rules.

13 July 2023, 13:49 IST

IT rules against fake news sort of diktat as it does not give opportunity to justify or defend content: HC

IT rules against fake news sort of diktat as it does not give opportunity to justify or defend content: HC

IT rules against fake news sort of diktat: HC

13 July 2023, 13:49 IST

HC concerns over IT rules overreach

‘Misleading’ is an opinion, and it is subjective. What is misleading for one may not necessarily be misleading for another, the bench noted.

09 July 2023, 20:20 IST

HC concerns over IT rules overreach

HC concerns over IT rules overreach

HC concerns over IT rules overreach

09 July 2023, 20:20 IST

If effect is unlawful, it has to go: HC on IT Rules

Petitioners said that the government wants to take on the role of parents or a nanny of the public.

06 July 2023, 10:35 IST

IT Rules against fake news: No matter how laudable motives are, if effect of law is unconstitutional, it has to go, says HC

IT Rules against fake news: No matter how laudable motives are, if effect of law is unconstitutional, it has to go, says HC

If effect is unlawful, it has to go: HC on IT Rules

06 July 2023, 10:35 IST

Apple needs concrete reasons to take down betting apps

IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said that self-regulatory organisations (SROs) will be set up to approve games

30 May 2023, 11:31 IST

Apple needs concrete reasons to take down betting apps

30 May 2023, 11:31 IST