Madras High Court issues notice in petition challenging the Intermediary Rules 2021 by T. M. Krishna
Madras High issued notice on a writ petition by T.M. Krishna challenging the Intermediary Rules 2021.
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Digital Transparency: A Right to Information Report for May, 2021
Since our last report in the month of April, IFF has filed 32 RTI requests and 1 first appeal. Here, we give you an overview of the requests filed and explain why demanding transparency from government authorities is one of the key elements in our fight to protect digital rights.
Indore Collector's welcome response - problematic paragraph repealed
Today, in a major victory for online free speech, the Collector, Indore issued an order repealing paragraph 7 of Indore’s 144 order, and replacing it with clearer language, prohibiting only posts “that pose a danger to public peace, law and order, and health of the public”
Indore administration curbs speech on social media
Indore administration issued an over-broad order under Section 144(1) CrPC, 1973 banning speech related to Covid-19 on social media platforms. We have filed an application before the Collector, Indore seeking withdrawal of the Order.
MEITY responds to our representation to unblock Twitter accounts. Confirms orders and denies disclosure.
In February, we had written to MeitY with regards to the blocking of Twitter accounts. MeitY responded to us recently, saying that they did nothing wrong. We have written back to the Ministry this week explaining how they are constitutionally required to disclose the blocking orders.