Google v. Visakha: Final Arguments
May 02, 2019
In 2009, Visakha Industries, a construction company involved in the manufacturing of asbestos cement sheets, filed a criminal defamation case against Ban Asbestos Network India (BANI), its coordinator and Google India.
Madras High Court Bans Downloading of TikTok
Apr 08, 2019
On April 3, 2019, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court issued an order (the court order is attached below) prohibiting downloading the TikTok mobile app.
Our Counter Comments to MeitY on the Draft Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules, 2018
Feb 18, 2019
The Draft Information Technology [Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules], 2018 (“the Draft Rules”), were issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) on the 24th of December, 2018.
Our Comments to MeitY on the Draft Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules, 2018
Feb 01, 2019
The Draft Information Technology [Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules], 2018 (“the Draft Rules”), were issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) on the 24th of December, 2018.
Joint Letter to MeitY Addressing Key Issues with the Draft IL Rules, 2018
Feb 01, 2019
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India ("MeitY"), released the Draft Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules, 2018 on the 24th of December, 2018 ("the Draft Rules").
SFLC.in Shortlised for 2019 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards
Jan 28, 2019
SFLC.in has been nominated for 2019 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards. In total, 16 nominees were selected from over 400 crowdsourced nominations. The awards are given in four categories: Arts, Campaigning, Digital Activism and Journalism.
Read me not: List of banned books in India
Dec 18, 2018
Over the years India has seen various books being banned for several reasons, ranging from defamation to offending religious sentiments of a community.
Home Department, State of Rajasthan: No more Internet Shutdowns for prevention of cheating in examinations.
Nov 29, 2018
There has been a staggering increase in the number of Internet Shutdowns in India.
RTI Applications to MP & UP about number of Internet Shutdowns: Dismissed & Returned
Sep 12, 2018
Governments across the world often impose Internet Shutdowns as a means to order blanket ban on Internet services in an area for a duration.
