Technology, Media and Telecom

In the case of Wikimedia Foundation Inc. v. ANI Media Private Limited and Ors.[1], the Supreme Court of India (“the Supreme Court“) struck down an order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Delhi (“the High Court“) that directed Wikimedia Foundation Inc....

In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court (Court) made an important distinction between liking a post and sharing a post on social media platforms. The Court held that merely liking a post does not amount to publishing or transmitting obscene material under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act). ......

In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion in the influencer marketing landscape in India, where social media influencers promote products and services across various platforms. This surge has led to challenges surrounding transparency, accountability, and consumer protection. ......

In a recent judgment , the Delhi High Court ("Court") has examined whether hyperlinking to alleged defamatory content would amount to republication and therefore give rise to a fresh action for defamation under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. ......

The Bureau of Indian Standards has released draft standards titled "E-commerce – Principles and Guidelines for Self-Governance" dated January 2025 (herein after referred to as the "Guidelines"). These Guidelines are imperative for the self-governance of e-commerce entities, ensuring fairness and transparency for all stakeholders including consumers and businesses. ......

Pursuant to the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), the personal data of a 'Data Principal' can be processed only in accordance with the DPDP Act and for a lawful purpose for which the Data Principal has given consent. This consent needs to be 'free, specific, informed, unconditional and unambiguous' with a clear affirmative action. ......

Artificial Intelligence ("AI") holds transformative potential for India’s economy and society. However, this power also brings legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges that necessitate a comprehensive governance framework. The "Report on AI Governance Guidelines Development" ("Report") outlines India’s roadmap for addressing these challenges through a legally sound and inclusive approach. ......

The Supreme Court of India ("Court") adjudicated a Public Interest Litigation ("PIL") that was filed by the Hindu Sena Samiti, on November 14, 2024. The petitioners raised concerns about inflammatory statements made by various political figures, alleging that such statements threatened public order and national security. ......

The Supreme Court of India (the "Supreme Court") passed two interim orders in October 2024, both of which ruled in favour of journalists against whom FIRs have been filed. In both instances, the FIRs were registered against the journalists for writing articles, alleging that the Uttar Pradesh Government favours individuals from certain castes for their appointment to administrative posts. ......