SC Upholds Bombay HC: Magistrate Cannot Order Online Takedown Under Section 69 IT Act

Dhyan Foundation Vs Google LLC Anr (Supreme Court of India) The matter arose from proceedings initiated by the petitioner, a registered charitable non-profit organization engaged in animal welfare activities, alleging that five per se defamatory videos were broadcast and circulated on YouTube, operated by Respondent No. 1. The petitioner contended that the videos contained false and defamatory imputations and had the propensity to tarnish its image and reputation. Read HC Judgment in this case: Delay of 116 Days Condoned as Organizational Decision-Making Held Sufficient Cause: Bombay HC The p...