Notable technology and rights related litigations
Sep 27, 2017
Below is a compilation of some notable technology and rights related litigations from India, on-going and concluded. This list includes matters filed before the Indian Supreme Court as well as various High Courts, and covers the broad topics of Privacy, Aadhaar, Intermediary Liability, Free Speech, and Right to be Forgotten.
[Press Release] High Court permits filing of Income Tax Returns without quoting Aadhaar
Aug 04, 2017
Kochi, 4th August 2017: Prasanth Sugathan, Legal Director at SFLC.in filed a Writ petition (W.P.(C) 26033/2017) before the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala , challenging the mandatory requirement as per Section 139AA of the amended Income Tax Act, 1961 to quote Aadhaar number or enrolment ID for filing Income tax returns.