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Topic: IT Act

SC no to tax exemption for ‘profit-minded’ educational institutions: Here’s what’s allowed

A three-judge bench led by CJI UU Lalit observed that the Constitution equates education with charity and it isn’t to be treated as business, trade or commerce

Can govt take your tweet down without saying why? What Modi govt vs Twitter row in HC is about

Standoff in Karnataka HC has resurrected arguments around Section 69A of IT Act, cited by govt while issuing orders to block social media accounts, amid freedom of speech concerns.

Don’t try anyone under invalid Sec 66A of IT Act, SC raps Centre, states; scraps ongoing cases

The law, which was struck down in 2015, continues to be implemented, the top court noted Wednesday; forbids further prosecution under it.

Arrested for ‘child sexual assault’, convicted for child porn: Behind IAS officer’s IT Act case

In 2015, Maharashtra IAS officer Maruti Hari Sawant was arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of 4 minor girls, but court said last week the charges didn’t hold as ‘victims turned hostile’.

‘Disproportionate use of power’ — Why Twitter has moved court & challenged govt’s censorship orders

The US micro-blogging site has sought a legal review of India’s ‘take down content’ orders, a fresh twist in its fight against India’s strict IT rules.

‘Singled out by govt’ — Twitter users could ‘jointly approach court’ as posts, handles blocked

Twitter ‘withheld’ more than 80 tweets and handles Sunday night after receiving orders from Union govt. Affected users include journalist Rana Ayyub and Sikh activist Amaan Bali.

JPC report on data protection bill has loopholes & more bad news for social media companies

The amended Bill gives the central govt more power to make key decisions, enough for social media companies to be wary.

Modi govt ordered blocking of 9,849 social media accounts in 2020, 2,000% more than 2014

MoS for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar told Parliament that blocking of accounts followed 'due process', was in line with mission for 'open, safe, trusted, and accountable internet'.

SC issues notice to states, HCs on booking people under scrapped section 66A of IT Act

Under section 66A of the IT Act, which was scrapped by the apex court in 2015, a person posting offensive messages could be imprisoned for up to three years and also fined.

On Camera

Imbalance persists in ASI’s modus operandi. Bengal, Bihar demand more attention

The National Policy on Archaeological Excavation and Explorations, which was approved in 2015, mentioned the need for problem-oriented, long-term research projects covering various time periods.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.