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The 1979 Rape Case Verdict That Chief Justice Said "Embarrassed" Judiciary
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has said that the Supreme Court has failed its citizens at times, but the vigilance of civil society and courage of ordinary people have kept the judiciary accountable over the years.
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"You Had Money, Power...": Indian-Origin Judge To 'Diddy' Before Sentencing
India-origin Judge Arun Subramanian delivered a stern message on accountability, justice and hope as he sentenced Sean “Diddy” Combs to over four years in prison.
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Brazil's Top Court Votes to Hold Social Media Platforms Accountable for User Posts
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that social media firms are responsible for certain user-posted content in the country. This could result in fines against social media companies in Brazil. The decision could impact the business of platforms including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, as well as TikTok, Elon Musk's X and other internet giants, s...
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Brazil Court Lifts Starlink, X Account Blockage After $3 Million Transfer
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes decided to lift blockages previously imposed on Starlink and X accounts after ordering the transfer of 18.35 million reais ($3.31 million) from the accounts to the country's national coffers.
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Panel Report Reveals Stories Of Harassment Women Face In Malayalam Cinema
The much-awaited Justice Hema Committee report on harassment faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry has recorded explosive accounts of harassment, exploitation and ill-treatment of female professionals.
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Musk Challenges Brazil Supreme Court's Order To Block Certain X Accounts
Elon Musk is challenging a decision by a Supreme Court justice in Brazil who ordered his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to block certain accounts, and he called on Sunday for the judge's resignation.
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"Entrenched Impunity...": UN On Human Rights Violations In Israel, Palestine
An annual United Nations report published Friday identified gross human rights violations committed by all parties in Israel and the Palestinian territories, and demanded accountability and justice to foster peace.
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Pakistan Officials Can No Longer Use 'Sahib' As Title As Chief Justice Bans It
Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has barred the addition of the word "sahib" to the title of public servants, saying it unnecessarily elevates their status and makes them feel not accountable to the people.
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'Humans Of New York' Post Viral After 'Humans Of Bombay' Sues Another Page
According to the application, People of India has allegedly violated copyright by using films from Humans of Bombay’s Instagram account and YouTube channel without permission.
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Elon Musk’s X Fined $350,000 by US Appeals Court Over Donald Trump's Records
The US special counsel investigating Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for the former president's Twitter account in January and the company delayed complying, according to a US appeals court opinion on Wednesday. The ruling said that Twitter had raised First Amendment concerns about a nondisclosure order issued over the warrant, as the compan...
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Twitter Plea Against Government's Takedown Orders Adjourned by Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has adjourned the hearing of the petition filed by microblogging site Twitter against the Central government's takedown orders to December 12. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology sought time to present its arguments in the case following which Justice Krishna S Dixit adjourned the case on Wednesday.
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea to Implead Twitter's Elon Musk in Petition Challenging Account Suspension
The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking to implead Twitter's new owner Elon Musk in a petition that challenging the suspension of a user's account for allegedly violating the platform's rules. The court dismissed the plea with Rs. 25,000 costs, and Justice Yashwant Varma termed the application to be "thoroughly misconceived".
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Time To Create National Judicial Infrastructure Authority: CJI NV Ramana
Time has come to move from ad-hoc committees to a more streamlined, accountable and organised structure by creating a National Judicial Infrastructure Authority, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said today.
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At Nearly 50% Cases, Chief Justice Of India Terms Governments As Biggest Litigants
CJI NV Ramana termed governments as the "biggest litigants", accounting for nearly 50% of pending cases, and said the "docket explosion" is due to non-performance of various wings of the executive and the legislature not realising its full potential.
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Punjab Politics TV Apps, Website, Social Media Accounts Banned by Centre for Allegedly Disturbing Public Order
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked apps, website, and social media accounts of foreign-based Punjab Politics TV, which is linked to banned organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), for allegedly attempting to use an online platform to disturb public order during assembly elections.
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The 1979 Rape Case Verdict That Chief Justice Said "Embarrassed" Judiciary
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has said that the Supreme Court has failed its citizens at times, but the vigilance of civil society and courage of ordinary people have kept the judiciary accountable over the years.
-
"You Had Money, Power...": Indian-Origin Judge To 'Diddy' Before Sentencing
India-origin Judge Arun Subramanian delivered a stern message on accountability, justice and hope as he sentenced Sean “Diddy” Combs to over four years in prison.
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Brazil's Top Court Votes to Hold Social Media Platforms Accountable for User Posts
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that social media firms are responsible for certain user-posted content in the country. This could result in fines against social media companies in Brazil. The decision could impact the business of platforms including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, as well as TikTok, Elon Musk's X and other internet giants, s...
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Brazil Court Lifts Starlink, X Account Blockage After $3 Million Transfer
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes decided to lift blockages previously imposed on Starlink and X accounts after ordering the transfer of 18.35 million reais ($3.31 million) from the accounts to the country's national coffers.
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Panel Report Reveals Stories Of Harassment Women Face In Malayalam Cinema
The much-awaited Justice Hema Committee report on harassment faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry has recorded explosive accounts of harassment, exploitation and ill-treatment of female professionals.
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Musk Challenges Brazil Supreme Court's Order To Block Certain X Accounts
Elon Musk is challenging a decision by a Supreme Court justice in Brazil who ordered his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to block certain accounts, and he called on Sunday for the judge's resignation.
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"Entrenched Impunity...": UN On Human Rights Violations In Israel, Palestine
An annual United Nations report published Friday identified gross human rights violations committed by all parties in Israel and the Palestinian territories, and demanded accountability and justice to foster peace.
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Pakistan Officials Can No Longer Use 'Sahib' As Title As Chief Justice Bans It
Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has barred the addition of the word "sahib" to the title of public servants, saying it unnecessarily elevates their status and makes them feel not accountable to the people.
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'Humans Of New York' Post Viral After 'Humans Of Bombay' Sues Another Page
According to the application, People of India has allegedly violated copyright by using films from Humans of Bombay’s Instagram account and YouTube channel without permission.
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Elon Musk’s X Fined $350,000 by US Appeals Court Over Donald Trump's Records
The US special counsel investigating Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for the former president's Twitter account in January and the company delayed complying, according to a US appeals court opinion on Wednesday. The ruling said that Twitter had raised First Amendment concerns about a nondisclosure order issued over the warrant, as the compan...
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Twitter Plea Against Government's Takedown Orders Adjourned by Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has adjourned the hearing of the petition filed by microblogging site Twitter against the Central government's takedown orders to December 12. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology sought time to present its arguments in the case following which Justice Krishna S Dixit adjourned the case on Wednesday.
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea to Implead Twitter's Elon Musk in Petition Challenging Account Suspension
The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking to implead Twitter's new owner Elon Musk in a petition that challenging the suspension of a user's account for allegedly violating the platform's rules. The court dismissed the plea with Rs. 25,000 costs, and Justice Yashwant Varma termed the application to be "thoroughly misconceived".
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Time To Create National Judicial Infrastructure Authority: CJI NV Ramana
Time has come to move from ad-hoc committees to a more streamlined, accountable and organised structure by creating a National Judicial Infrastructure Authority, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said today.
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At Nearly 50% Cases, Chief Justice Of India Terms Governments As Biggest Litigants
CJI NV Ramana termed governments as the "biggest litigants", accounting for nearly 50% of pending cases, and said the "docket explosion" is due to non-performance of various wings of the executive and the legislature not realising its full potential.
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Punjab Politics TV Apps, Website, Social Media Accounts Banned by Centre for Allegedly Disturbing Public Order
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked apps, website, and social media accounts of foreign-based Punjab Politics TV, which is linked to banned organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), for allegedly attempting to use an online platform to disturb public order during assembly elections.
