SFLC.in’s Statement on Defamation Proceedings against Wikimedia Foundation
The recent defamation lawsuit against the Wikimedia Foundation is a worrying step towards curtailment of freedom of expression, and open access to knowledge. SFLC.in has…
X’s Tussles with Content Takedowns in Brazil and India
Introduction On 31st August, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexander de Moraes ordered the suspension of social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The Supreme Court of…
SFLC.in wrote to CM of Telangana about the Operation CASO
Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in) recently wrote to the Chief Minister of Telangana highlighting the concerns regarding the ongoing Operation Chabutra, Romeo, and Cordon…
Words on Trial: State and the Fourth Estate on August 22, 2024
The draft Broadcasting Bill 2024 has introduced sweeping changes to India’s media landscape. While it aims to modernise regulations, it has also raised serious concerns…
SFLC.in’s statement on the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024
SFLC.in is extremely concerned about the opaque and selective public consultation process around the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024. According to media reports, the…
SFLC.in writes to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting over the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2024
Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in), wrote to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to address concerns regarding the opacity in the consultation process of…
Pre-Legislative Consultations and Digital Rights in India and EU: A Comparative Analysis
Introduction On 30th July, the EU Artificial Intelligence Office launched a public consultation on trustworthy general-purpose AI models. The call encourages participation from a diverse…
SFLC.in is Launching Its Free Speech Tracker 2.0 on July 26th
In an era characterized by the proliferation of digital media and unprecedented access to information, the fundamental right to free expression is increasingly under threat….
SFLC.in writes to Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA over Digi Yatra
On July 18th, 2024, the Software Freedom Law Centre, India (SFLC.in) wrote to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and DGCA India about concerns regarding…
Reforms or Restrictions? India’s New Criminal Laws and Free Speech
On 12 July 2024, the Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in) hosted a virtual learning call on “Reforms or Restrictions: India’s New Criminal Laws and…
SFLC.in’s statement on the rollout of Meta AI in India
SFLC.in released its statement on the rollout of Meta AI in India and raised issues regarding privacy concerns. The rollout of Meta AI carries privacy…
SFLC.in’s Solidarity Statement With Wikimedia Foundation
We at SFLC.in, extend our unvarying solidarity with Wikimedia Foundation, emphasising the essential nature of its safe harbour protections, in the face of a defamation…