Information Technology Act
India's Supreme Court Hesitant on Pornography Ban Petition, Cites Nepal Protests as Cautionary Example
Nov 03, 2025 03:19 pm CST
India's Supreme Court has deferred hearing on a petition seeking a ban on pornography, drawing parallels to Nepal's recent Gen Z protests. The petition requests government action to restrict access to pornographic content, especially among minors, citing concerns about widespread digital availability and inadequate protective measures. The court has scheduled further hearing after four weeks, as the petition presents alarming data about pornographic material circulation in India.
Mumbai Police Files Case After NCP MLA Demonstrates Fake Aadhaar Creation Using Trump's Identity
Oct 30, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Mumbai authorities have registered an FIR against unidentified individuals after NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demonstrated how fake Aadhaar cards—including one using US President Donald Trump's name—could be created and used to register fraudulent voters. The case highlights allegations of widespread electoral malpractices in Maharashtra, with claims of bogus voter registrations and identity manipulation occurring between the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and upcoming assembly polls.
Former IIT Bombay Student Arrested for Secretly Recording Male Students in Hostel Bathrooms
Oct 18, 2025 08:54 pm CST
A 32-year-old IIT Bombay alumnus faces legal charges after being caught secretly filming male students in hostel bathrooms. The electrical engineering MTech graduate, who completed his degree in July 2023, gained temporary campus access through a student recommendation before being apprehended by residents who discovered unauthorized recordings on his phone. Mumbai police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act as investigations continue.
Woman Drugged and Blackmailed for 18 Months After Instagram Friendship Turned Criminal in UP
Oct 15, 2025 10:25 pm CST
A 27-year-old woman in Ballia was allegedly drugged, raped, and blackmailed for over 18 months by a man she met on Instagram. Police arrested 23-year-old Ashish Kumar who allegedly recorded illicit footage of the assault and used it to repeatedly victimize the woman by threatening to share it online. Authorities have filed charges under rape provisions and the Information Technology Act as the investigation continues.
X Challenges Indian Court Ruling on Social Media Regulation: Legal Battle Over Freedom of Expression
Sep 29, 2025 02:38 pm CST
Elon Musk's X has expressed serious concerns about the Karnataka High Court's ruling allowing regulation of social media in India through the 'Sahyog' portal, claiming it violates constitutional rights to free speech and bypasses established legal frameworks. The company plans to appeal the decision while affirming its commitment to Indian law, highlighting the ongoing tension between content moderation and freedom of expression in digital spaces.
23-Year-Old Arrested in Goa for Revenge Porn After Relationship Ended
Sep 28, 2025 09:58 pm CST
A 23-year-old man has been arrested by Goa Police for creating fake social media accounts to distribute private photographs of his ex-girlfriend after their breakup. The suspect, Mohamad Sadhim, faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act for this case of digital harassment and privacy violation.
"Must Regulate Content": High Court Rejects X's Challenge To Centre's Authority
Sep 24, 2025 07:51 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court today rejected a petition by Elon Musk's X Corp, which challenged the authority of government officials to issue information blocking orders.
Fake Call Centre Busted In Mumbai; 13 Held For Duping US Nationals
Sep 17, 2025 02:21 am CST
Mumbai police busted a fake call centre in the western suburbs and arrested 13 people allegedly involved in duping US nationals on the pretext of renewing anti-virus software on their computers, an official said on Tuesday.