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Supreme Court puts on hold govt's fact-check unit notification
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Supreme Court has put a stay on the government's notification to set up a Fact Checking Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau. The FCU was established to identify fake news related to the Union government's activities on social media platforms. The stay will remain until the Bombay High Court decides on the constitutionality of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules of 2023. The government had issued the notification to combat the spread of false or misleading information, with telecom service providers and social media intermediaries required to take down such content or risk legal action.
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Supreme Court Stays IT Ministry’s Notification On Fact Checking Unit
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Supreme Court has stayed the central government's notification to set up a fact-checking unit (FCU) to monitor online content related to the government. The notification, issued under the recently amended IT Rules, aimed to tackle fake news and misinformation. The court's decision came in response to petitions filed by the Editors Guild of India and comedian Kunal Kamra. The implementation of the notification will remain suspended until a third judge of the Bombay High Court decides on the validity of the IT Rules provisions. Critics have raised concerns about impartiality and the potential conflict with freedom of speech.
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Govt notifies fact-checking unit under PIB to check fake news, misinformation related to Centre
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Indian government has established a fact-check unit under the Press Information Bureau to combat fake news and misinformation related to the central government. The unit, which was set up in November 2019, has been given legal backing through a notification. If the unit identifies any false news about the government, social media and internet intermediaries are required to take it down. The Press Information Bureau categorizes information into fake, misleading, or true. The move follows amendments to the Information Technology Rules in 2021, allowing for a government-run fact-checking body.
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MeitY Notifies Fact Checking Unit
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Indian government has notified the establishment of a fact-checking unit (FCU) under the recently amended IT Rules. The unit, operated by the Press Information Bureau, will monitor online content related to the government and will aim to identify "fake or false or misleading" information. This move comes ahead of a Supreme Court hearing challenging a previous court order that refused to restrain the establishment of the FCU. The new rules have faced criticism for lacking clarity on the actions intermediaries should take when content is flagged by the FCU, and for potentially violating freedom of speech rights.
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Supreme Court revives insolvency proceedings against Byju's
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
India's Supreme Court has revived insolvency proceedings against education startup Byju's, in a victory for its lenders. The court put a previous order on hold after U.S.-based Glas Trust, representing some lenders of a Byju's group company, filed an appeal challenging the decision to scrap the insolvency proceedings.
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SC dismisses Sebi’s ₹25 crore penalty plea against Mukesh Ambani in RPL share manipulation case | Company Business News
Livemint
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9m ago
Medial
The Supreme Court has dismissed the plea by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to impose a ₹25 crore penalty on Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), for alleged share manipulation in 2007 involving Reliance Petroleum Ltd (RPL). The court ruled that there was no question of law raised in the case. While Sebi's broader case against RIL will be heard on 2 December, the court declined to hold Ambani personally accountable for the alleged actions. The Securities Appellate Tribunal's decision to overturn penalties on RIL, Ambani, Navi Mumbai SEZ, and Mumbai SEZ was upheld by the Supreme Court.
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NCLAT adjourns Byju’s case hearing to November 6
Economic Times
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11m ago
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- Case involving Byju's and US lenders adjourned to November 6 by NCLAT. - US lenders demand repayment of $1.2 billion loan from Byju's. - Supreme Court temporarily halts all meetings regarding Byju's insolvency proceedings. - Glas Trust moves apex court challenging its removal from Byju's committee of creditors. - Supreme Court instructs interim resolution professional to maintain status quo and not hold lenders' meeting. - Separate matter between Byju's investors and parent company adjourned to November 18 by NCLT.
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Calcutta HC halts West Bengal’s new OBC list notification until July 31
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
The Calcutta High Court has placed an interim stay, effective until July 31, on West Bengal's notification for a new Other Backward Class (OBC) list, which includes 140 sub-classifications. This legal intervention follows allegations of procedural hastiness and violation of Supreme Court guidelines. The court's decision has been praised by BJP leaders who claim the state's OBC list disproportionately favors Muslim groups, while the ruling Trinamool Congress has dismissed such allegations as false.
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Karnataka Govt’s Fact Checking Unit To Fight Fake News Kicks Off
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Karnataka government's fact-checking unit, called the Information Disorder Tackling Unit (IDTU), began operations in March to combat fake news and misinformation, especially on social media. The unit comprises three teams: a fact-checking team, an analytics team, and a capacity-building team. Four firms - Gauri Media, Logically Infomedia, Trylika Technologies, and NewsPlus Communications - have been selected for the IDTU. Gauri Media will primarily focus on fact-checking in the Kannada language, while the other firms will handle fact-checking in English, analytics, and capacity building. The unit received funding of INR 3.19 Cr.
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Brazil's Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that social media companies can be held liable for users' illegal content if not removed upon notification, requiring platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok to monitor and act against hate speech and violence. The decision allows lawsuits against non-compliant companies and aligns Brazil with European approaches to regulating big tech, despite concerns over potential threats to free speech from over-censorship. The court requires proactive action or evidence of attempts to remove harmful content.
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Google rolls out fact-check tool for images globally
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google has rolled out a fact-check tool for images globally. The feature is aimed at combating misinformation and fake news spread through manipulated or misleading images. When users search for a particular image on Google, they may see a fact-check label appearing on the search results page, indicating if the image has been fact-checked by a reliable source. This tool is part of Google's ongoing efforts to promote accurate and trustworthy information online.
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