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TDSAT Rules OTT Platforms Fall Outside TRAI’s Jurisdiction

The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) in India has issued an interim ruling stating that over-the-top (OTT) platforms, such as Hotstar, do not fall under the...

October 7, 2023

SC to Set Up Seven-Judge Bench to Hear Money Bill Challenge

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has announced that a seven-judge bench will be formed to hear a batch of pleas challenging the Indian government’s use of the...

October 7, 2023

Decriminalization of Cable Television Networks Act

In a move aimed at enhancing investor confidence, the Indian government has announced amendments to the Cable Television Networks Rules, which govern the implementation of the decriminalized provisions...

October 6, 2023

‘Dynamic Injunction’ Passed Against Illegal ICC World Cup Broadcast

The Delhi High Court has issued a restraining order against nine websites involved in the illegal broadcasting of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 matches. Despite the...

October 6, 2023

UAPA Sections Invoked Against NewsClick

The online news portal, NewsClick, is under scrutiny due to allegations of receiving illegal funding. These funds are believed to have been routed through China and the United...

October 5, 2023

SC Maintains Status Quo on Archaka Appointments in TN Temples

The Supreme Court of India recently issued an order to maintain the status quo regarding the appointment of archakas (priests) in Tamil Nadu temples governed by the Agamic...

September 30, 2023

SC Refers 1998 P V Narasimha Rao Case to 7-Judge Bench for Reconsideration

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has decided to review the 1998 P V Narasimha Rao case, which granted legislators immunity against criminal prosecution for...

September 21, 2023

PayPal Challenges Indian Court’s Ruling on “Payment System Operator” Status

PayPal is challenging a Delhi High Court ruling that classified it as a “payment system operator” under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), subjecting it to “reporting...

September 18, 2023

Proposed BNSS 2023: Changes to Mercy Petitions in Death Sentence Cases

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, aimed at replacing the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), introduces modifications to the mercy petition process in death sentence cases. These changes...

September 2, 2023

SC Affirms Validity of “Self-Respect” Marriages Under Hindu Marriage Act

The Indian Supreme Court’s recent decision has overruled a 2014 Madras High Court ruling, stating that advocates can indeed solemnize “self-respect” marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act’s Section...

August 30, 2023

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