SC issues notice to Centre on PIL challenging IT Rules

ANI
03 Mar 2025, 20:07 GMT+10

New Delhi [India]. March 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre on a PIL challenging the blocking of social media accounts/posts without issuing notice to the account holder who uploaded the post.

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih sought the Centre's response within six weeks on the Software Freedom Law Centre's plea, which said that intermediaries like X (formerly Twitter) often take down tweets on government directions without informing the account owner.

Senior advocate Indira Jaising, appearing for the petitioner, said that while the government has the power to take down information, notice should be given to the person who posted that tweet, and not doing so is a violation of the principles of natural justice.

The law as it stands today mandates that notice should be issued to the person or the intermediary, she added.

The bench, while hearing the case, said it is prima facie of the opinion that if there is an identifiable person behind the post, then he/she should be heard before taking down the concerned post.

The petitioner has challenged certain rules of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009.

Jaising clarified that the petitioner's challenge is not to the state's power to order taking down of certain posts/information in exercise of power under Section 69A of the IT Act, but rather to the non-issuance of notice to a person who has apparently put the subject information in the public domain. (ANI)

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to International Technology.

More Information

null in null

Computers

Section

Alibaba releases AI model Wan 2.1 to the public

Alibaba makes AI model for video, image generation publicly available

BEIJING, China: Alibaba has made its video- and image-generating AI model, Wan 2.1, publicly available, marking a significant step...

Delhi HC sets April 7 for CLAT 2025 challenges, vows prompt action to ease students' anxiety

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): The Delhi High Court's Division Bench on Monday scheduled a hearing for April 7 to address the petitions...

Raksha Rajya Mantri meets Commissioner for Defence & Space, European Commission

New Delhi [India], February 28 (ANI): In a recent round of meetings between India and the EU, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth held...

PM Modi meets with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi

New Delhi [India], February 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the the President of the European Commission,...

At least 11 dead in DRC after blasts at M23 rally, rebels say

BUKAVU, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — At least 11 people were killed and scores injured Thursday when explosions in the eastern Congo...

Uttarakhand leads the way in inclusive and skill-based education

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], February 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand is making remarkable strides in the education sector, introducing innovative...

Internet

Section

KKR reveal Three-Star jersey for 2025 IPL, commemorating their three title victories in the '(K)night' sky

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 3 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled a new-look jersey for the upcoming 18th edition...

SC reserves order on Congress MP's plea against FIR over poem

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on a plea of Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi challenging...

SC issues notice to Centre on PIL challenging IT Rules

New Delhi [India]. March 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre on a PIL challenging the blocking of social...

"Will take remand of accused," Rohtak Police says probe into Congress worker's murder will verify details

Rohtak (Haryana) [India], March 3 (ANI): Following the arrest of one person in connection with the murder case of Congress worker Himani...

"Bahujan Movement is not a career but a fight for self-respect...": Akash Anand after his expulsion from all posts of BSP

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): A day after being removed from all BSP party posts, Akash Anand said on Monday that he remained undeterred,...

SC permits Ranveer Allahbadia to resume 'The Ranveer Show' subject to 'morality' standards

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday permitted YouTuber and Podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia to resume his podcast...