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Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging facial recognition, biometric surveillance at protest sitesThe Supreme Court will examine a petition challenging police use of facial recognition technology. This plea argues against biometric surve...
German advocacy group lodges criminal complaint over Meta AI glassesDigital rights group HateAid said in a statement on Wednesday that the launch of the devices, the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer in particular, brok...
Supreme Court asks states to consider framing policy on demolition, regularisation of illegal constructionsThe Supreme Court urged all states to consider a uniform policy for unauthorized constructions. This policy would address regularisation an...
Delhi HC orders takedown of obscene content, unauthorised merchandise featuring Khushi KapoorThe Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the removal of allegedly obscene and pornographic content concerning actor Khushi Kapoor from so...
HC orders father, govt to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation to two Bhatia sisters who converted to Islam, says they are free to live with anyoneThe Allahabad High Court has ordered the father of two adult sisters and the Uttar Pradesh government to jointly pay Rs 25 lakh compensatio...
SC asks Centre to treat PIL for supervisory mechanism against digital harms as representationDuring the hearing, Goswami posed a hypothetical situation to underline the urgency of the issue, asking whether a woman's home address, ac...
K C Venugopal writes to LS Speaker urging Amit Shah statement on police action on studentsCongress MP K C Venugopal has urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to demand a statement. He wants Home Minister Amit Shah to address police brutali...
- Smart glasses are going mainstream. Do current privacy laws protect us from risks?
The push to make camera glasses a major consumer trend comes at a cost to the privacy of the wearer, and everyone around them. We know litt...
Supreme Court to examine privacy shield in amended RTI lawThe Supreme Court is currently reviewing how parliament handles personal information protection. Justices are weighing the public's right t...
SC refuses to entertain PIL for mandatory biometric attendance system in schoolsThe Supreme Court declined a petition for mandatory student biometric attendance. Justices Narasimha and Aradhe directed the petitioner to ...
Centre opposes 'creamy layer' for SC/ST reservation in Supreme Court, citing legal precedentThe Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the creamy layer principle does not apply to SC and ST reservations. It stated that previous...
Rights forum report seeks restoration of J&K statehoodA human rights forum released a report on the seventh anniversary of Article 370's abrogation. The report recommends restoring full stateho...
Modi hails J&K transformation on seventh anniversary of Article 370 abrogationPrime Minister Narendra Modi marked seven years since Jammu and Kashmir's special status abrogation. He stated the region has seen signific...
'What is the right time': NC asks Centre to restore statehood to J-KThe National Conference questioned the Centre about restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. They highlighted unfulfilled promises made aft...
Article 370 abrogation ensured equality, justice, one Constitution in J-K: BJPThe BJP hailed the abrogation of Article 370 as a pivotal advancement for peace, establishing a foundation for transparent governance and i...
Apple launches new legal challenge to UK attempt to access encrypted user data: FTThe report said Apple last month lodged a legal complaint at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal - Britain's independent judicial body - over...
Section 498A of IPC will also apply to live-in partners: SCThe Supreme Court has expanded Section 498A to include live-in relationships. This provision now covers partners if an intent to marry is e...
Supreme Court to hear all pleas against Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17The Supreme Court will hear challenges to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17. The court expressed concern for transgender i...
SC says Centre must ensure every road has encroachment-free space for walkingThe Supreme Court has directed the Centre to ensure pedestrian spaces on all roads. Authorities must demarcate and keep these walking areas...
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea to declare polygamy among Muslims as unconstitutionalA bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by women's ri...