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Kerala High Court protects the right to access court records

Kerala HC has ruled that 'right to be forgotten' is not absolute and that it is inconsistent with the principle of open courts.
10 January, 2023
4 min read
Gayatri MalhotraGayatri Malhotra
Legal

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 does not satisfy the Supreme Court’s Puttaswamy principles

In this post, we break down how the DPDPB, 2022 fails to meet the standards of privacy that have been laid down by the Supreme Court.
16 December, 2022
10 min read
Tanmay SinghTanmay Singh & Gayatri MalhotraGayatri Malhotra
2022

Delhi HC permits SnTHostings to respond to the CERT-In’s defence of the 2022 Directions

CERT-In has replied to SnTHostings' petition challenging the 2022 Directions, which require service providers to monitor the activities of their customers. Delhi HC has permitted SnTHostings to respond to the reply.
10 December, 2022
3 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat
digital Rights

Supreme Court directs Central Government to reply to petition seeking comprehensive regulation of search & seizure powers for electronic devices

Foundation for Media Professionals' petition seeks important directions to protect citizens' right to privacy. IFF has provided legal support.
05 December, 2022
4 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat & Tanmay SinghTanmay Singh
69A

Karnataka HC refuses to permit an impacted user to intervene in Twitter’s Petition against censorship orders

Mr Patel approached the Court to highlight the concerns of users who are not heard by MeitY before their accounts on Twitter are censored.
27 October, 2022
4 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat
2022

SC issues notice in Foundation for Media Professional’s petition seeking regulation of police’s power to search & seize electronic devices

Supreme Court has directed Union Government to respond and tagged the Petition, with an existing challenge.
18 October, 2022
4 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat
2022

Supreme Court agrees to hear a challenge against internet shutdown orders in J&K, in a petition by the Private School Association of J&K

Private School Association of J&K approached the Supreme Court because the restrictions on internet services prevent students from exercising their right to education. Mr. Shadan Farasat appeared on behalf of the Association.
17 October, 2022
3 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat
Section66A

SC’s direction: Stop prosecuting people under the unconstitutional S.66A

SC has issued important directions to ensure that people are not prosecuted under S.66A, which was struck down in Shreya Singhal. This significant order is a result of sustained effort by PUCL which was provided legal support by IFF.
12 October, 2022
4 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat
ecourts

SC directs errant States to take remedial measures regarding pending 66A cases

Supreme Court expressed displeasure after several States & High Courts admitted that S.66A was still being enforced in their jurisdiction.
06 September, 2022
4 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat
internet shutdowns

Gauhati HC issues notice in challenge against internet shutdowns but refuses interim relief

Gauhati HC refused to grant interim relief in a petition seeking directions to the Government of Assam to not suspend internet services on 28th August 2022. However, the Government of Assam has assured the Court it will not suspend internet services on 11th September 2022.
05 September, 2022
5 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat

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