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India’s Supreme Court orders review of Kashmir internet shutdown
The Court also emphasized the need for transparency and has mandated that shutdown orders need to be published.
India: Delhi High Court approves take down of content globally
The order affirmed the position that Indian courts can issue global take down orders to internet companies for illegal content.
India: Kerala High Court declares ‘Right to Access Internet’ as a fundamental right
A Kerala court ruling could have a significant bearing on promoting innovation and open access to knowledge and civil liberties for citizens in the digital world.
India: Internet policy amendments must safeguard free speech and privacy
SFLC.in said the draft amendment to guidelines under the Information Technology Act should be revised to promote free speech and privacy rights.
India: Political parties urged to promote a digital rights reform agenda
SFLC.in said that a ‘Digital Rights Reform Agenda’ is missing in the program of most political parties in India.
India: Madras High Court bans downloading of TikTok
The petition says that the TikTok app promotes “degrading culture and encourages pornography.”
Government data shows internet shutdowns in India could be the worst in the world
Data from the Rajasthan Home Department revealed unreported internet shutdowns in India
Open letter to messaging apps urging platform changes to protect users
Civil society groups write about their concern over the handling of group messages by online messaging services.