Addressing the Global Challenges of Deepfakes: An Urgent Legislative Update for India
Deepfakes, which utilize artificial intelligence to create highly realistic but fabricated images, audio, and videos, pose significant global challenges. These challenges include threats to defamation, harassment, privacy, and intellectual property rights. India, like many other countries, faces the pressing need to update its
Centre Denies Mass Malpractice in NEET-UG 2024, Opposes Exam Cancellation Petition
The Union Government has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court denying any mass malpractice in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. The Centre claims that data analytics from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras showed no abnormalities in marksa distribution, and there is neither
Muslim Women can seek maintenance under section 125 of crpc
It was ruled by the S.C. that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to file a petition for maintenance under section 125 of the crpc. This right is in addition to the right under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) act
ANI sues Wikipedia for defamation, seeks 2 crore compensation
ANI Media Private Limited has filed a lawsuit against Wikipedia in the Delhi High Court over a defamatory description of the news agency. The suit seeks to restrain Wikipedia from publishing defamatory content on the its page and seeks removal of the content.
Supreme court’s take on Maternity leave
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 8) directed the Union to consult all stakeholders regarding the implementation of a menstrual leave policy for working women. The bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and including Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, heard a
Sharing Google PIN as a condition for bail violates right to privacy: SC
An appeal was filed against the conditions that were imposed by the Delhi HC, whereby the Nigerian national, Frank Vitus was granted bail, who was a accused in a drugs case The bench comprised of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan. The
Calcutta High Court Debates Aadhaar’s Role in Citizenship
The Calcutta High Court has heard arguments regarding whether an Aadhaar number is proof of citizenship or domicile. Senior counsel Laxmi Gupta, representing the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), argued that it does not, citing the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Act. Gupta
Orissa High Court Grants Maternity Leave to Surrogate Mothers
In a landmark ruling, the Orissa High Court has declared that women employees who become mothers through surrogacy are entitled to maternity leave. This decision underscores the significance of maternity leave for the well-being of both the mother and the child. Background The
High Court of Allahabad Questions POCSO Act Abuse in Adolescent Relationships
Why did the Allahabad High Court find fault with the POCSO Act’s implementation in this particular case? – The court expressed worries about the abuse of POCSO against teens in consenting relationships when it granted bail to Satish Alias Chand, who is accused
NTA Opposes NEET-UG 2024 Exam Cancellation
Which are the main points that the National Testing Agency (NTA) made in its Supreme Court brief? In an affidavit, the NTA opposed the cancellation of NEET-UG 2024, claiming that the exam’s overall integrity was not compromised by isolated cases of misconduct in
