A landmark federal trial opened August 18 in Oakland as 29 US states accused Meta of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children for profit. California prosecutors cited an internal Meta document titled "The Young Ones are the Best Ones." Meta denied all claims. Zuckerberg is expected to testify in the trial, which carries up to $1.4 trillion in potential penalties.
Read Full ArticleDelhi High Court grants Tabu interim protection against unauthorised use of her name, image and voice, ordering takedown of AI-generated deepfakes and infringing content.
Pakistan has reportedly restricted access to multiple digital news platforms, including Al Jazeera English, following coverage of ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Over 40 civilians have died since unrest began in June 2026. Islamabad has not officially confirmed the media restrictions.
Both chambers of France's Parliament passed a social media ban for under-15s on July 21, 2026, the National Assembly 279-81, the Senate the same day, making France the first EU country to enact such a law, with new accounts blocked from September 1 and existing accounts closed by January 2027.
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.
A Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court seeks a statutory framework for digital content and stand-up comedy following the 'Rs 370 Biryani' row and widespread social media misinformation.
Bombay High Court directs removal of allegedly defamatory posts against Salman Khan, observing that social media is not a license to defame others.
Allahabad High Court grants relief to a UP officer punished over a Facebook post on Dr. Ambedkar’s absence from a Tiranga rally, citing flaws in the enquiry.
Cockroach Janata Party started as a satirical digital movement but has now become one of the biggest online discussions in India. With over 14 million Instagram followers in a very short time, CJP has...
Rajasthan HC granted bail in a POCSO case with a condition barring the accused from using social media for one year.
Bombay High Court disposes Jio Studios’ copyright suit against MasterChow over the ‘Dhurandhar’ ad, issues John Doe takedown order.
Supreme Court flags rising political battles in courts ahead of elections while hearing pleas against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged hate speech.
Supreme Court refuses to quash FIR over tweet against PM Narendra Modi, says free speech was brazenly abused; petitioner may approach High Court.
SC seeks Centre’s response on plea to remove Assam BJP video allegedly vilifying Muslims; petition says it spreads hate and communal disharmony.
Delhi HC rules that celebrating bail on social media isn’t grounds for cancellation unless a specific threat or intimidation is proven.
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