content regulation
Supreme Court Directs Centre to Frame Strict Law Protecting Dignity of People with Disabilities
Nov 28, 2025 12:54 am CST
India's Supreme Court has called for stringent legislation similar to the SC-ST Act to criminalize derogatory remarks against people with disabilities and rare genetic disorders. The court directed social media influencers who made insensitive jokes to conduct monthly programs featuring success stories of disabled individuals and raise funds for treatment, particularly for those with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The bench also emphasized the need for an independent regulatory body to monitor offensive content on digital platforms.
Personality Rights Protection: How Bollywood Celebrities Fight Deepfakes and What It Means for Everyone
Oct 15, 2025 11:18 pm CST
Bollywood celebrities including Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan are seeking legal protection against unauthorized use of their personality rights and AI-generated deepfakes. This article examines India's content regulation challenges, current legal frameworks, and why these court battles matter not just for celebrities but for all digital citizens vulnerable to deepfake technology threats.
"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.