Countering Misinformation: Policies and Solutions, New Delhi
SFLC.in is organizing “Countering Misinformation: Policies and Solutions” a panel discussion to understand the phenomenon of misinformation and disinformation, and discuss solutions to tackle the issue….
What has been changed in the Aadhaar Amendment Bill?
On Wednesday, 02 January 2019, we got our first look at The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018. On Friday, 04 January 2019, this…
Supreme Court Issues Notice to the Centre for Continued use of Section 66A of the IT Act, 2000
Yesterday, The Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Central Government for the continued use of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act,…
FAQ on Draft Amendment of Intermediary Guidelines Rules in India
The Central Government notified the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011 in April, 2011. A draft amendment of these Rules has been issued by the…
Our Comments to TRAI’s Consultation Paper on Regulatory Framework for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had published a consultation paper on 12 November 2018 for the creation of a regulatory framework for over-the-top…
Over 14000 Websites Blocked By MEITY
There has been considerable spike in the number of websites/URLs being blocked from public access. Concerns on internet censorship cover inadequate safeguards, disproportionate blocking and…
The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018
Today, the Central Government introduced, The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to amend the Aadhaar…
From the archives- Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co Patent Dispute
ROTTEN APPLE SUES JUICY PEAR THE INNOVATORS THE PATENT LAWYERS PATENTS AND THE DEATH OF INNOVATION This Comic Strip on “Apple v. Samsung…
Technology Policy Developments in India: 2018
As we tread towards the end of the year, 2018. SFLC.in brings you a summary of Tech-Policy developments for the year. We at SFLC.in, participated…
Read me not: List of banned books in India
Over the years India has seen various books being banned for several reasons, ranging from defamation to offending religious sentiments of a community. The law…
Second Appeal to the RTI Application revealed procedural lapses: only 11 review committee meetings despite 40 Internet Shutdowns in Rajasthan
We at SFLC.in define Internet Shutdowns as “a Government-imposed disablement of access to the Internet as a whole within a particular locality or localities for…
Home Department, State of Rajasthan: No more Internet Shutdowns for prevention of cheating in examinations.
There has been a staggering increase in the number of Internet Shutdowns in India. In comparison to 2012 when India saw only three shutdowns over…