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IT Rules amendment: Bombay High Court reserves judgement

The Bombay High Court has reserved its judgment in petitions challenging the IT Amendment Rules, 2023, which empowers the central government to establish fact-check units to identify “fake news” about itself on social media and order its take down, Livelaw reported.

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Bombay High Court refuses to grant interim stay on setting up of fact-checking unit

The Bombay High Court refused to issue an interim stay on the formation of a Fact-Check Unit by the Union government.

The Hindu

Bombay High Court reserves the interim application in IT amendment rules 2023

Bombay High Court reserves order on interim application challenging government's IT rules, including formation of Fact Check Unit.

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‘Censorship’ or ‘right to authentic information’?: The Bombay HC’s split verdict on Centre’s Fact-Check Unit | Explained

With the Bombay High Court delivering a split verdict on a bunch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the amended IT Rules, The Hindu decodes the verdict and its potential impact

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

PM Modi offers prayers, support to those affected by Cyclone Michaung in TN, AP & Puducherry. CM Stalin seeks ₹5,060 cr interim relief. Schools & colleges in Chennai closed, exams postponed in 4 districts. Madras HC adjourns hearing on PIL against FCU to Jan 10, 2024. O. Panneerselvam urges CM…

The Hindu

Case against Fact Check Unit | Madras High Court decides to await Bombay High Court verdict

Madras HC awaits Bombay HC verdict on Centre's FCU before deciding on TN's FCU. Madras HC concerned TN's FCU could be used to terrorise people & impose censorship. TN govt said only 8 posts filled, but petitioner argued 80 posts created. Hearing on Dec 6. #FactCheck #FreeSpeech #Censorship

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Focus Tamil Nadu | Why is Tamil Nadu’s fact check unit being opposed?

Last month, the DMK government in Tamil Nadu quietly issued an order, setting up a fact check unit (FCU) in Chennai, which will comprise 80 staff members, including a Mission Director, who shall be paid a salary of Rs. 3 lakhs.

The Hindu

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PIL in Madras High Court challenges constitution of Fact Checking Unit by T.N. government

PIL filed in Madras HC challenging TN Govt's Fact Checking Unit, alleging it curbs freedom of speech & appoints DMK supporter as Mission Director. Court urged to declare G.O. unconstitutional & restrain Mission Director from continuing in post.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu’s new Fact Check Unit with suo motu powers to deal with ‘fake news’ pertaining to government across all media platforms

Tamil Nadu govt. forms Fact Check Unit (FCU) with 80 staff to tackle misinformation & disinformation from all media platforms. It will take suo motu cognisance & consult Legal & Police Depts. for initiating legal action. FCU will also disseminate fact-checked info on social media.

The Hindu

The Bombay High Court’s concerns regarding the Centre’s Fact-Check Unit | Explained

We examine the concerns raised by the Bombay High Court against the government’s fact-checking unit while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023

The Hindu

Centre says it will not notify fact checking unit till September 4

Centre informs Bombay HC it won't notify Fact Check Unit (FCU) under IT Rules till Sept 4; hearing adjourned till Aug 31 & Sept 1.

The Hindu

Words like fake, false, misleading in IT Rules problematic: Bombay High Court

The court said, “The wordings of the IT Rule with words like fake, false and misleading are problematic.”

The Hindu

No matter how laudable the new IT Rules are, if the effect is unconstitutional, they must go: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court on Thursday said that no matter how laudable or high the motives are while framing the new Information Technology (IT) Rules, if the effect of a rule or law is unconstitutional then it must go.

The Hindu

Won’t notify fact-checking unit until July 10: Centre tells Bombay High Court

On April 21, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had said that it would not notify the FCU till July 5; this has now been extended to July 10.

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St Johnstone fan group Fair City Unity will host soft toy collection to bring happiness to local kids this Christmas

Football fans and the wider Perth public can take their donations down to the East Stand of McDiarmid Park between 12-3pm on Saturday, November 12

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Fission Uranium Becomes Debt Free After Credit Facility Repayment

Fission Uranium Corp (TSX:FCU) (OTC:FCUUF) has repaid the remaining ~$7 million balance of its secured credit facility. The company is now completely debt and lien-free. As of April 7, 2022, Fission Uranium holds ~C$40 million of cash and cash equivalents and has no debt. Fission also continues to advance PLS -…

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