Magistrate Cannot Invoke IT Rules, 2009 to Block Online Content: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the power to block online content under the Information Technology Act, 2000. The case arose from petitions filed by Dhyan Foundation, a charitable non-governmental organisation working for animal welfare, against Google LLC. The NGO approached the Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in Mumbai seeking removal of five allegedly defamatory videos published on YouTube. Order By The Magistrate And Contempt Proceedings The Metropolitan…