Delhi HC: Retweeting defamatory content equals publication for the purpose of Section 499 IPC.
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling on Monday, has declared that each retweet of defamatory content on social media constitutes “publication” and falls under the purview of Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code,...
Google and Indian app developers hit pause on billing dispute for 4 months
Google and Indian app developers have agreed to temporarily pause their disagreement over Google's major billing policy for four months. This decision follows Google's removal of over 10 Indian apps, including Shaadi, for not adhering to...
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LAWYER FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST LAAL SINGH CHADDHA MAKERS AND AAMIR KHAN FOR DISRESPECTING INDIAN ARMY
A Delhi based lawyer Vineet Jindal has filed a complaint before Delhi Police commissioner against Aamir Khan, film’s producer and director alleging that that the portrayal of the Indian Army in Laal Singh Chaddha was...
Celebs, gaming companies get notices for ‘misleading’ ads (Here)
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to gaming company 365 and three celebrities, including Nawazuddin Siddique and Urvashi Rautela, for endorsing a misleading advertisement. The advertisement, claiming that the company is "India's most trusted sports exchange since 2015,"...
BOMBAY HIGH COURT FINDS CBFC NOTICE ON SUB-TITLES UNSUSTAINABLE; ORDERS THAT SUBTITLES CAN BE ADDED IN THE FILM EVEN AFTER CERTIFICATION BY GETTING ENDORSEMENT FROM CBFC
In a petition filed by Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association (IMPAA) challenging a notice issued by CBFC dated April 27, 2018 which required...
Father of Sushant Singh Rajput moves Delhi High Court against movies depicting late actor's personal life
Krishna Kishor Singh, father of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, filed a plea of injunction against the makers of all the movies, shows and other ventures being made on his son’s life. The movies...
Complaint against Ranveer Singh for 'Hurting Sentiments of Women' With Nude Photoshoot
A complaint application is submitted at the Chembur police station by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) person, stating that Ranveer Singh hurt the sentiments of women and insulted their modesty through his nude photographs, the official said. Further,...
Supreme Court rejects the petition challenging the validity of Rule 29(4) of the Copyright Rules, 2013
The Supreme Court denied a petition challenging Rule 29(4) of the Copyright Rules, 2013, which specifies the specific details that broadcasters must submit in the prior notice required to invoke the statutory licence under...
Bombay High Court delivers a split verdict on several petitions challenging the amended IT Rules
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on the validity of the Information Technology (IT) Rules related to the setting up of Fact Check Units (FCU) by the government.
Justices Gautam Patel and...
CBFC asks SRK’s ‘Pathaan’ to make ‘changes’ in songs
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has directed the makers of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Pathaan” to implement "changes" in the movie, including its songs. The movie found itself battling controversy and calls for a ban after the release of its...
