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seizure

SC reaffirms attorney-client privilege in seizure of electronic devices of lawyers

The SC set aside the summons issued to a lawyer in Ahmedabad and laid down procedural safeguards concerning the seizure of digital evidence from lawyers.
29 November, 2025
6 min read
Avanti DeshpandeAvanti Deshpande
Supreme Court

Dr VK Tiwari approaches the Supreme Court for a public consultation on the proposed ‘Influencer Code’

Dr VK Tiwari allowed to intervene in Cure SMA Foundation of India v. Union of India & Ors. W.P. (C) 460 of 2025.
27 November, 2025
5 min read
Avanti DeshpandeAvanti Deshpande Naman KumarNaman Kumar Apar GuptaApar Gupta

Green Light for AI, Orange for Rights

The "India AI: Governance Guidelines" curbs rights for so-called innovation.
26 November, 2025
8 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta Naman KumarNaman Kumar
Policy

Proposed amendments to the Press Council of India Act, 1978

The MIB has proposed amendments to the Press Council of India Act, 1978 to curb fake news and misinformation and regulate the content published by influencers. We have written to the MIB and PCI seeking open, multi-stakeholder public consultations on these amendments.
25 November, 2025
7 min read
Indumugi C.Indumugi C.
Litigation

Explainer: NCLAT’s Judgment on WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has upheld the landmark penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta, while allowing WhatsApp to share user data with other Meta Companies for advertising purposes. IFF participated in this case as Respondent No. 3 and had filed reply to WhatsApp and Meta's appeals.
24 November, 2025
10 min read
Indumugi C.Indumugi C.
Policy

Google Clamps down On Android’s Openness

Google’s Developer Verification Policy, 2025 imposing mandatory verification on app developers is an overreach and raises antitrust concerns
21 November, 2025
8 min read
Avanti DeshpandeAvanti Deshpande
Policy

DigiYatra: who owns your data?

The Delhi High Court has framed issues for a case regardiong a dispute between Digi Yatra Foundation and it's former vendor Data Evolve Solutions Pvt. Ltd., which includes the determination of ownership and title to the Digi Yatra Central Ecosystem. Includes the question of who owns passenger data.
18 November, 2025
7 min read
Indumugi C.Indumugi C. Sonali ShelarSonali Shelar
public consultation

Withdraw the Draft Synthetic Information IT Rules, 2025

MeitY has proposed the Draft Synthetic Information IT Rules, 2025, seeking to regulate AI-based content through regulations on intermediaries. In the public consultation, IFF submitted that, rather than solving AI-based harms, they create new problems of censorship. 
15 November, 2025
8 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta Naman KumarNaman Kumar
Policy

IFF's Initial Statement on the Notification of the Digital Data Protection Rules, 2025

The rules which will come into effect in a staggered manner will entrench the State's heavy-handedness in the collection and processing of digital personal data.
14 November, 2025
6 min read
Internet Freedom FoundationInternet Freedom Foundation
fundraiser

Gift Krupa: Fundraise for IFF for her Birthday!

For her 30th birthday, Krupa Hebbar is asking friends and loved ones to contribute to IFF by raising funds. Stand with us to make the internet open, accessible, and equal for everyone in India. Donate today!
10 November, 2025
3 min read
Internet Freedom FoundationInternet Freedom Foundation

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