HC Seeks Centre’s Stand on Plea for Removal of Fake News Online
A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar also issued notice to Facebook, Google and Twitter.
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The plea, by BJP leader K N Govindacharya, seeks removal of fake news and hate speech from social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, 11 March, sought the Centre’s stand on a plea by BJP leader KN Govindacharya for removal of fake news and hate speech being circulated on social media and online platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Google.
A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar also issued notice to Facebook, Google and Twitter on the plea which has sought details about the designated officers of these platforms.
The court will hear the matter on 13 April.
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