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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Form SOP to deal with cyberattacks on women: Madras HC
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the Government of India to evolve a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to deal with cyberattacks against women, including the uploading and sharing of intimate videos and images recorded without their consent on digital platforms and social media. Justice N Anand Venkatesh granted two weeks to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to submit the SOP in the court and said appropriate orders on the matter would be passed after perusing the SOP. The union government's counsel, A Kumaraguru, informed the court that the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Women and Child Development are already working on finalising an SOP. The direction was issued by the judge while hearing a petition filed by a woman advocate seeking a direction to the centre to take immediate action to remove from digital platforms her intimate videos and images shot and uploaded without her consent by her ex-partner.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ensure intimate photos of woman don't resurface on net: HC
Chennai: has directed the Union information technology ministry to ensure that the non-consensual intimate images (NCII) of a woman lawyer, which continue to resurface on the internet, are blocked and do not reappear. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "This direction shall be complied with forthwith. This court wants to wait for the standard operating procedure (SOP) to be evolved by the department concerned, and once the same is filed before this court, it can be acted upon and a judicial order can be passed," Justice N Anand Venkatesh said on Tuesday. The issue pertains to a plea moved by a woman lawyer seeking direction to the Union information technology ministry to take steps to remove nude photos uploaded on the internet by her boyfriend. When the plea came up for hearing on Tuesday, senior advocate Abudu Kumar Rajaratnam submitted that, as of date, the nude photo continues to appear on at least six brought to the notice of the court a press release issued by the Union home ministry emphasizing the necessity for every city to appoint a chief information security officer (CISO) to safeguard data and systems against cyber threats. Advocate A Kumaraguru, representing the Centre, submitted that the home ministry and the women and child welfare department were in the process of finalising an SOP, as suggested by this court in the earlier order dated July 15, and sought some more time to finalize it. State public prosecutor Hasan Mohamed Jinnah submitted that as per directions given by this court, the name of the survivor had been redacted from the FIR and all other documents. He further submitted that directions issued by Supreme Court in the Nipun Saxena case must be extended to all cases involving sexual offences against women. Jinnah said that, for the present, it is only confined to Section 228-A IPC (Section 72 of BNS) (disclosure of identity of victim of sexual offences) and to Pocso offences. The court adjourned the hearing to Aug 5.
News18
21-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
'What's Divine To One May Be Nuisance To Another': Madras HC Bars Unauthorised Prayer Meets At Home
Last Updated: The court also warned against large congregations that lead to traffic congestion in narrow streets, observing that it can't be excused under the pretext of religious freedom The Madras High Court has prohibited the use of a residential property in Chennai for holding religious gatherings unless prior approval is obtained from the District Collector. Hearing a writ petition filed by Prakash Ramachandran, Justice N Anand Venkatesh ruled that residential spaces cannot be converted into prayer halls without appropriate sanction from the authorities. The plea sought action against the Global Organisation for Divinity (GOD) and TS Subramanian for allegedly conducting Nama Sankeerthanam sessions that were causing a public nuisance. 'What sounds to the fifth respondent as divine, is causing nuisance to the petitioner," the court remarked, highlighting the tension between personal religious practices and the peace of the surrounding neighbourhood. The respondents defended their activities under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, claiming that chanting the name of God promotes peace. They also submitted that they had the oral consent of other neighbours and had applied to the District Collector for the necessary clearance. The court, however, pointed out that no permission had been granted to date. 'Till the permission is given by the District Collector, the fourth and fifth respondents shall not use the residential premises as a prayer hall," the judge ordered. He further directed that if any prayers are to be conducted, they must be limited to within the house and must not disturb others. Justice Venkatesh also warned against large congregations that lead to traffic congestion in narrow residential streets, observing that such inconveniences cannot be excused under the pretext of religious freedom. The judge instructed the local police to ensure the property is not misused for public prayers and that it retains its residential character unless officially permitted otherwise. The petition was accordingly disposed of. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Preventing SC community from entering temples can't be allowed: Madras High Court
CHENNAI: Affirming that every Hindu irrespective of caste or sect is entitled to enter into any temple, the Madras HC said preventing scheduled caste community from entering temples cannot be permitted in the country which is governed by the rule of law. 'Irrespective of the caste or community of the devotees, they must be permitted to offer prayers to god. That apart, preventing persons from offering prayers on the basis that they belong to SC community, is an affront to the dignity of persons who are discriminated based on their caste. This can never be permitted in a country, which is governed by the rule of law,' said Justice N Anand Venkatesh in an order passed on Thursday. He noted that section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Temple Entry Authorisation Act, 1947, makes it abundantly clear that notwithstanding any law, custom or usage to the contrary, every Hindu irrespective of the caste or section shall be entitled to enter any Hindu temple and offer worship therein. If they are restricted, it will amount to an actionable wrong/offence. This act came into force after a long struggle by many leaders who wanted to ensure no caste discrimination. The Act was brought into force as a policy taken by the state government to remove the disabilities imposed on certain classes of Hindus against entry into Hindu temples in the state, he pointed out. Justice Venkatesh made the observations while issuing orders to the authorities of the Ariyalur district including the collector to take action to ensure SC community persons are not prevented from entering into the Puthukudi Ayyanar Temple in Udaiyarpalayam for worship and do the rituals. The order was issued on the petition filed by A Venkatesan who alleged his community is prevented from entering into the temple for worship. He wanted directions to the authorities to allow them to worship during the car festival from July 16 to 31.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CPM moves HC against removal of its flag poles
Chennai: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has approached the Madras high court , challenging a govt order directing the removal of its party flagpoles installed in public places across the state. On Tuesday, when Justice N Anand Venkatesh commenced his proceedings, R Thirumoorthy, counsel for CPM, made a mention seeking an urgent hearing of the plea. Conceding to the request, the judge agreed to take up the plea for hearing on Wednesday. The petitioner said the move is an intolerant idea of democracy to remove poles displaying party flags and trade unions, which serve as the vanguard of the working class. The petitioner wanted the court to quash a govt order issued by the department of revenue and disaster management dated July 10, which instructed all district collectors in TN to remove permanent flagpoles erected by political parties and submit compliance reports by July 18. The petitioner added that the order is based on a judgment passed by a single judge dated Jan 27. "Despite a contrary view being taken by a division bench of the court, the single judge order is being implemented. In its order dated June 26, a division bench of the court observed that the single judge's order, which directed the removal of all flagpoles, including those on private property, was passed without hearing political parties and may be in violation of principles of natural justice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Victoria Principal Is Almost 75, See Her Now The Latest Article Undo The division bench referred the matter to the Chief Justice for consideration by a larger bench, the petitioner said. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Despite this reference, the govt has continued to act based on the earlier single judge order. Several CPI(M) flagpoles, including those erected with prior permission, were removed across various districts without notice, the party said. Therefore, the party wanted the court to stay the operation of the July 10 order until the larger bench decides the issue and direct authorities not to take coercive action.
