IT Act
Coverage of IT Act in the Nexus archive.
- I&B Ministry issues fresh notice to Telegram on pirated content
The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) issued a notice to Telegram regarding pirated content, demanding an Action Taken Report within 15 days. The notice emphasizes Telegram's obligation as an intermediary to comply with the IT Act and IT Rules.
- Government to summon Meta over Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material
The government is summoning Meta for action over Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material. It also questioned Meta about potential cybercrime risks from WhatsApp's new feature under the IT Act.
- Andhra Pradesh to set up task force against social media abuse, says Pawan Kalyan
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced the establishment of a task force to combat social media abuse. A cell will be set up in his office to address complaints under the BNS and the IT Act.
- Influencer Joseph ‘Prasna Raavan’ held in Hyderabad for remarks against Pawan Kalyan
Influencer Joseph Bachalakuri was arrested in Hyderabad on a Jana Sena leader’s complaint and will be produced before a Pithapuram court; a case has been booked under the IT Act.