Delhi HC Crackdown on Fake Websites: GoDaddy Challenges 72-Hour Disclosure, Privacy Ban

Supreme Court to Examine Proportionality of Facial Recognition System in Delhi Protest

The Supreme Court will examine the proportionality of facial recognition technology used by Delhi Police during a student protest, raising critical questions about privacy, surveillance, and the balance between security and civil liberties. This has implications for the legal framework governing biometric surveillance in India.

Delhi Police Affidavit in SC: Facial Recognition Identifies 2,873 Criminals at Jantar Mantar Protest

Delhi Police has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court defending its use of facial recognition technology during the Jantar Mantar protest, claiming it only identifies individuals with prior criminal records. The SC is hearing petitions alleging excessive force. This case is crucial for understanding the legal framework around surveillance technology and privacy rights in India.

Vitraya Tech Moves SC for CBI Probe into Health Data Breach by Competitors

A health insurance firm, Vitraya Technologies, has petitioned the Supreme Court alleging a coordinated cyber attack by competitors led to a massive data breach of sensitive customer information including Aadhaar and medical records. The company claims the Punjab Police registered an FIR after a six-month delay in a 'mechanical' manner, failing to investigate the named perpetrators. The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, CBI, and Punjab government, making this a significant case on data privacy, corporate cybercrime, and investigative accountability.

Delhi HC Refuses Stay on Copyright Ruling: LLM Training as 'Fair Use' Under Scrutiny

The Delhi High Court has refused to immediately stay a landmark ruling that allowed AI companies like OpenAI to train large language models on copyrighted content without licensing, citing 'fair use'. This case will define India's legal stance on AI training and intellectual property, with implications for tech regulation and content creators.

UPSC Key: 14 Internal EC Dissents, Tarang Shakti-26 Multinational Exercise, and AI-Driven Semiconductor Supercycle

This Indian Express 'UPSC Key' compilation covers six critical topics: unprecedented internal dissent within the Election Commission (14 objections in 10 months), the second edition of India's largest multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti-26, the Supreme Court's reaffirmation of the Bijoe Emmanuel precedent on Vande Mataram, a new Centre scheme for lithium and nickel processing, the evolution of Yemen's Houthis from a local revivalist movement to a Red Sea power, and the global semiconductor 'supercycle' driven by AI demand. Each story is mapped to UPSC syllabus with previous year questions.

PM Modi Announces Saptadhara Reforms: AI Skilling for 1 Crore Youth, 100 GW Nuclear Target by 2047

On the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi unveiled a seven-point reform framework called 'Saptadhara' covering manufacturing, agriculture, tech, defence, green economy, and soft power. He announced AI skilling for 1 crore youth in mission mode, free online coaching via DPI, and warned against 'dimagi Naxals' – ideological Maoists influencing policymaking. This speech directly addresses GenZ employment anxieties and national security threats.

Delhi HC: LLM Training on Copyrighted Works is Fair Dealing, Not Infringement

The Delhi High Court has ruled that training AI models (LLMs) on copyrighted works can fall under India's 'fair dealing' exception, providing legal cover for AI developers. The court rejected the US-style 'fair use' four-factor test and developed a unique fairness test focusing on market harm. This ruling is crucial for AI development in India and balances copyright holder rights with innovation.

Copyright Office Rejects AI Authorship, Rules AI-Generated Work Can Be Copyrighted as Original

India's Copyright Office has ruled that AI systems cannot be legally recognized as authors, but the works they generate autonomously can still be protected under copyright law. This decision in the DABUS case clarifies the legal position on AI-generated content, with implications for creative industries. The ruling distinguishes between the computational mechanism and the human author, aligning with India's existing copyright framework.