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The Delhi High Court has granted “one last opportunity” to the centre to frame the policy on online sale of medicines within eight weeks. Noting that the matter has been pending before it for five years, the Court observed that the government has had sufficient time to frame the policy

Open Season

The five-day struggle for leadership of Open AI, the most promising artificial intelligence software company in the world, ended with a whimper with its CEO and founder Sam Altman being deposed and then reinstated and a new board appointed. What led to the extraordinary turn of events?

An Upright Constitution

The current administration of the Supreme Court, under Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has taken up the setting up of Constitution benches with right earnest, reducing pendency to a great extent. This Constitution Day, India will celebrate its day of common rights

Legal Loopholes

The manipulation of various videos of celebs using deepfake technology has grabbed the nation’s attention. Despite legal safeguards, the identification of synthetic media remains a major challenge

Addicted to Credit Rating

In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court ordered that “by no stretch can the farmers, who effectively sell grains to the government under the Paddy Receipt Sheet (PRS) scheme, be construed to be borrowers by any bank.” That affects their credit rating and this cannot be allowed

A Herculean Task

In a positive move, the Supreme Court has asked the centre to formulate a policy focusing on the distribution of sanitary napkins. Despite Swachh Bharat, this aspect of hygiene has been ignored

Chance versus Skill

The Madras High Court recently upheld the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022, but said rummy and poker would not be prohibited under the Act. The decision of the Court is the second such verdict on the constitutionality of laws banning prize money games

Safeguards are crucial

The Supreme Court has decried the confiscation of electronic devices from media personnel. It reiterated the danger of giving government overarching powers without guidelines. At stake is the freedom of the press to gather news and protect sources without fear

More Repression Ahead?

Social media major Meta recently met Delhi Police officials over cyber crime and information requests on users. As elections edge closer, social media is where the battle will be repeated for the third time

The Yogi ensures more protection

According to a new proposal, if a senior citizen complains against their children or relatives for failing to pay them money for their livelihood, the local tribunal for senior citizens can forcibly evict anyone living on their property. Thirty days time will be given for them to vacate the house and if required, police force can be used.

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