Delhi HC orders removal of YouTuber Bhuvan Bam’s images circulated without consent
The court did not issue an immediate ruling on the wider issue of Bhuvan Bam’s personality rights
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CCI probe: Delhi HC grants Madison time to file rejoinder
The bench also noted that a connected constitutional challenge is already pending before the Division Bench, which is scheduled to hear the matter on January 8
Relief for Ramdev as SC closes contempt proceedings in Patanjali misleading ads case
The SC said that while their apology was accepted, Ramdev and Balakrishna should refrain from violating court orders like they have done before
Parle restrained from selling and marketing product under brand name ‘Top Gold Star’
The Calcutta High Court has stopped Parle from using the brand name until 27th August 2024
MIB requests for 2 more weeks to submit SDC affidavit
A bench comprising Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Sandeep Mehta on July 9 asked MIB to submit an affidavit comprising recommendations for the SDC mechanism
SC gives MIB 3 weeks to file SDC recommendations
The SC declared that it has also allowed applications for intervention from ISA, AAAI, IAMAI, Association of Radio Operators, etc.
Bar Council of India clamps down on online lawyer ads
The move follows a recent judgment by the Madras High Court that censured lawyers who sought businesses online through legal ads, which flout BCI regulations
Kannada news channel Power TV goes off air after court order
According to a media report, the court had said that the channel did not have licence from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for news transmission
Relief for Subhash Chandra as Bombay HC concedes to his petition against Sebi summons
The high court has advised Chandra not to respond to the summons dated 12 January 2024
Show must go on, ad revenue can't stop: Industry on SDC
As the SDC mandate comes into effect today onwards, the industry believe there will be no change in the course of business thanks to big events like T20
Karan Johar gets interim relief from court over ‘unlawful’ use of his name in film title
Karan Johar had approached the court against makers of the movie ‘Shadi ke director Karan aur Johar'
MIB refuses to amend self-certified ad mandate
In a meeting held in Delhi on Tuesday, MIB officials are believed to have said that the ministry will cooperate as much as possible but the mandate shall not change
Jackie Shroff moves Delhi HC alleging misuse of his name
The actor has complained against infringement of his trademark on the slang 'Bhidu'
Celebs, influencers will be liable for misleading ads: SC
The apex court also directed the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and FSSAI to file a fresh affidavit on action taken by CCPA against misleading ads
Patanjali: A long history of controversial ads by the Baba Ramdev-owned company
The recent case is just one among many such controversial and politically incorrect ads by Patanjali
SC on Patanjali: 'Want to set an example for companies who play with consumer's naivete'
In a court hearing today on the Patanjali misleading ad case, the Supreme Court of India came down heavily on the company dismissing the ‘unconditional apology’
Patanjali misleading ads case: SC refuses to accept Baba Ramdev's apology
The apex court has now ordered Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna to file fresh responses. Next hearing on April 10
Patanjali apologises in misleading ads case
The Baba Ramdev-owned ayurvedic products company was accused of defaming evidence-based medicine by the Indian Medical Association
Delhi High Court dismisses Bloomberg’s appeal against ZEE Entertainment
The court upheld Sessions Court judgement against Bloomberg, that had ordered the platform to take down the defamatory article against the company
Deepfakes a serious societal risk says Justice Surya Kant
He was speaking at The Second Law and Constitution Dialogue, presented by NewsX and Legally Speaking
SC to hear IDBI Trusteeship plea against Zee-Sony merger
The matter will be heard after four weeks, a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has said
SC warns Patanjali against making false claims against allopathy in its ads
The court also asked the government to come back with a proposal to tackle misleading medical advertisements
Google moves SC to challenge NCLAT order on CCI fine
In its case before the apex court, Google said that it looked forward to presenting how Android fuelled India's digital transformation
IT dept to challenge ITAT ruling in Zee-Sony deal: Report
In 2016, Zee and Sony signed a business purchase agreement after Zee’s Ten Sports was sold to Sony via Taj TV – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zee in Mauritius
Arnab Goswami tenders unconditional apology before the Delhi HC in 2016 case
The case was filed by former Executive Vice Chairman of TERI R.K. Pachauri against him and others
Relief for Rooh Afza as SC upholds injunction on Dil Afza's manufacture & sale
A single judge had earlier dismissed Hamdard's application, but Delhi HC overturned it in favour of the plaintiff
Delhi HC gives govt time to frame rules for content on OTT platforms
The next hearing in the case is on April 25
New data protection bill to be introduced in monsoon session: Centre informs SC
The new Bill, if passed by the Parliament, would replace the current Information Technology Rules, which was notified in 2011
Android phones in India may be launched without pre-installed Google apps
Users are now likely to be able to choose their apps from Playstore
SC not to modify Google’s anti-trust ruling
The apex court has said there was no need to furnish any clarification, as asked by the tech giant
Google: Will cooperate with CCI
Day after SC turned down Google's request to block the anti-trust order, the search giant has said it will honour the CCI order
SC turns down Google's request to block anti-trust order
Google had challenged the CCI order saying it would hurt consumers and businesses
Is Google ready to bring in India same Android regime as Europe, asks SC
The apex court has asked Google to come up with an explanation on the same by Wednesday
SC wants govt & news body to control ‘sensational news’
The division bench was hearing pleas seeking ways to curb hate speech incidents
Court rejects plea seeking stay order on Netflix's 'Trial By Fire'
The series is based on Delhi’s Uphaar fire tragedy
‘The ultimate goal is to generate revenue or subsidies for news outlets’
Dr Courtney C. Radsch from UCLA Institute of Technology, Law & Policy spoke at e4m-DNPA Dialogue about the types of approaches & issues that policymakers must consider to improve media sustainability
Delhi HC rejects plea to restrain Palki Sharma from joining TV18
The HC has, however, prohibited Sharma from divulging any confidential information that could hurt Zee Media Corporation's interests
M-Seal case: Bombay High Court grants interim relief to Pidilite
The packaging and name of 'R-Seal' have been temporarily prohibited by the court
Tricity Today approaches Allahabad High Court against RNI
This digital media platform has challenged the existing policy of RNI in the High Court.
HC asks for Centre's response to Zee Media petition against denial of uplinking permission
The MIB passed an order preventing the network from uplinking 10 of its channels to the Ku Band of the GSAT-15 satellite
Delhi High Court dismisses Facebook’s plea challenging probe into WhatsApp's policy
There has to be some end for the ‘luxury to litigate’, said the court while dismissing the petition
Bombay HC dismisses PIL opposing non-veg food ads: 'Don't encroach on others' rights'
The PIL was filed by Jain charitable trusts who claimed that the ads were violating their rights to live in peace and privacy
Delhi HC restrains website from infringing on HT Media's registered trademark
The court has granted an ex-parte relief to HT by restraining the use of the words 'Hindustan Times' till the next date of hearing on September 22
SC restrains HCs from proceeding with IT Rules, CTN Amendment Rules cases
The matters have been adjourned to May 19
Karnataka HC strikes down state law banning online gaming, terms it as unconstitutional
The state's new online gambling law came into effect on October 5
Delhi HC directs WhatsApp to block circulation of DB Group’s e-paper by users
The court issued the order on a plea filed by the publication claiming violation of Copyright Act, 1957 and Trade Marks Act, 1999
Delhi HC pushes hearing in ad cap matter to 25th May, 2022
In its plea, the TRAI contended that it has received several letters from consumers complaining about their viewing experience because of excessive ads on various television channels
Delhi court stops publication house from selling, distribution of book on ex-Yes Bank CEO
The publishing of the book titled 'The Banker Who Crushed His Diamonds: The YES Bank Story' has been restrained until the next date of hearing
Court tells govt not to take coercive action as IBDF challenges IT & CTN Rules 2021
IBDF, Sun TV Network, and SJ Clement have filed separate petitions against the two rules
SC adjourns NTO 2.0 matter between broadcasters, TRAI to 15th February
On 1st October, the apex court had refused the request of IBDF and other broadcasters for interim relief and listed the matter before the appropriate court for final disposal on 30th November