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Karnataka HC: Calling Classmate 'Pretty' in Instagram DM is Gen Z Lingo, Not a Crime
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Karnataka HC: Calling Classmate 'Pretty' in Instagram DM is Gen Z Lingo, Not a Crime

Karnataka HC quashes FIR against a student for calling a classmate 'pretty' on Instagram, ruling that private Gen Z lingo does not amount to stalking or voyeurism.

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Allahabad HC Rejects Bail in POCSO and Cyberstalking Case, Directs Mental Examination of Accused Judiciary
Allahabad HC Rejects Bail in POCSO and Cyberstalking Case, Directs Mental Examination of Accused

Allahabad HC denies bail in POCSO blackmail case, orders mental examination of accused over obscene social media posts. Court rejects bail for man accused of blackmailing minor with obscene photos, directs CMO Kaushambi to assess his mental state.

SC Orders Release Policy for Elderly, Terminally Ill Prisoners Within 3 Months Judiciary
SC Orders Release Policy for Elderly, Terminally Ill Prisoners Within 3 Months

Supreme Court directs all States and UTs to frame a policy within three months for the early release of elderly and terminally ill convicted prisoners.

Madras HC Flags 'Vicarious Trauma' To Judges, Lawyers Over Explicit Evidence Judiciary
Madras HC Flags 'Vicarious Trauma' To Judges, Lawyers Over Explicit Evidence

Madras High Court upheld a rape conviction and warned that repeated exposure to sexually explicit digital evidence can cause vicarious trauma to judges, lawyers and investigators, calling for counselling and institutional safeguards.

MEA Issues Public Warning Against "Diplomacy Influencers" Executive
MEA Issues Public Warning Against "Diplomacy Influencers"

India's Ministry of External Affairs has issued a public advisory warning citizens against social media accounts, many on Instagram, falsely claiming to advise the MEA on trade and migration policy and selling paid "diplomacy influencer" consultation sessions with no government backing.

Allahabad HC Pulls Up X For Non-Cooperation In Probe Into Obscene Content

Allahabad HC pulls up X Corp for non-cooperation in obscene content probe, says social media platforms aren't immune to Indian law, summons police chief.

Madras HC Calls Morphed Images a Serious Attack on Privacy, Orders Police Action [Read Order]

Madras High Court directs police to probe morphed obscene images, online extortion, preserve digital evidence, and register an FIR if a cognizable offence is made out.

Karnataka HC Refuses To Quash Case Against Wife Accused Of Sharing Rape Videos

Karnataka High Court refuses to quash proceedings against a woman accused of sharing rape videos, holding that disputed facts and IT Act allegations must be decided at trial.

HC Denies Stay On FIR Against Doctor Over Viral Nandini Milk Safety Reels

Karnataka HC refuses to stay FIR against a Bengaluru doctor over viral reels on Nandini products, saying social media cannot spread panic without evidence.

Consumer Court Fines Amazon For Delivering Wrong Camera [Read Order]

Amazon ordered to refund ₹1.43 lakh and pay ₹3.25 lakh compensation after delivering the wrong camera model and denying a refund, rules Darjeeling Consumer Commission.

NEET UG 2026: Telegram Challenges Government Ban Before Delhi HC; Platform Says 150 Million Users Affected

Telegram challenges Centre’s NEET UG 2026 ban in Delhi HC, claiming 150 million users affected; court agrees to hear plea urgently.

Film Audition Rape Case: Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection to Abhijit Arun Gade, Issues Notice in SLP Against Bombay HC Bail Rejection [Read Order]

Supreme Court grants interim protection to Abhijit Arun Gade and issues notice in his plea challenging Bombay HC’s rejection of anticipatory bail.

Delhi HC Orders Takedown of Scandalous Content Against Sitting Judge, Says Intermediaries Cannot Remain Silent Spectators [Read Order]

Delhi HC orders removal of scandalous content against a sitting judge, holding social media intermediaries must act swiftly and not remain silent spectators.

Film Audition Rape Case: Bombay HC Denies Bail to Accused [Read Order]

Bombay HC denied anticipatory bail to an accused in a film audition rape case involving concealed marriage and circulation of intimate videos.

Cockroach Janta Party: Delhi HC Issues Notice to Union Government and X; Declines Immediate Restoration of Account

Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre and X on Cockroach Janta Party account block, declines interim restoration, and seeks government’s response.


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