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SC Judgement in BANI Google Visakha Defamation case 10-Dec-2019.pdf (0,1MB) : https://dgroups.org/?02a8x8hs.0 _______________________________________________________________________ In its judgement in *Google India Pvt. Ltd. vs M/s Visakha Industries* in BANI defamation case dated December 10, 2019, the Supreme Court refused to quash defamation proceedings against Google for its failure to remove allegedly defamatory material from its ‘Google Group’ service. The 148 page long verdict <https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2011/21566/21566_2011_13_1501_19104_Judgement_10-Dec-2019.pdf> is available here. The year 2019 ended with the verdict which reveals the ongoing struggle of Ban Asbestos Network of India (BANI) since 2002. They who are vocal against injustice and unjust corporate practices have always faced such cases. BANI cannot forget that there is no household in India which is free of deadly asbestos mineral fiber. Its case against asbestos laden talcum powder filed through ToxicsWatch Alliance (TWA) in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) captured national media's attention. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has responded to NHRC. The case remains with NHRC. 1. India Top Court Reaffirms Immunity to Google for Online Content Alphabet Inc.’s Google isn’t liable for defamatory content posted on its platforms after 2009, India’s top court ruled, reaffirming immunity for Internet companies in the world’s second-most populous nation. However, the top court ruled that Google India Pvt. Ltd. will have to face defamation charges in cases lodged before 2009, when India’s information technology laws were amended to provide online and social media service providers immunity for content posted by a third party. They will have to take down content only after a court order. <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-10/india-top-court-reaffirms-immunity-to-google-for-online-content> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-10/india-top-court-reaffirms-immunity-to-google-for-online-content India Says Google Not Liable for Defamatory Content on Its Platforms Doug Isenberg December 11, 2019 Alphabet Inc.’s Google isn’t liable for defamatory content posted on its platforms after 2009, India’s top court ruled, reaffirming immunity for Internet companies in the world’s second-most populous nation. The verdict, which reiterates a 2015 ruling, comes as a relief for social media companies, online retailers and service providers who are facing increasing pressure from the Indian government to regulate online https://giga.law/daily-news/2019/12/11/india-says-google-not-liable-for-defamatory-content-on-its-platforms 2. Google can't claim protection from defamation, says India's Supreme Court in BANI defamation case A bench headed by Justice K.M. Joseph held that protection from defamation cannot be calimed https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/legal/news/google-cant-claim-protection-from-defamation-says-indias-supreme-court/articleshow/72466732.cms <https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/legal/news/google-cant-claim-protection-from-defamation-says-indias-supreme-court/articleshow/72466732.cms> 3. Vishakha Defamation Case: SC Rejects Google India’s Appeal, Says It’s Matter For Trial https://inc42.com/buzz/vishakha-defamation-case-sc-rejects-google-indias-appeal-says-its-matter-for-trial/ <https://inc42.com/buzz/vishakha-defamation-case-sc-rejects-google-indias-appeal-says-its-matter-for-trial/> 4. Google India to face trial in pre-2009 defamation case Visaka Industries filed the complaint after the company said it issued legal notices asking Google India to take down the write-up. Google then moved the Andhra High Court for quashing the proceedings, but did not get any relief. On Google’s appeal, SC stayed the proceedings till it had applied its mind to the issues involved. <http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/72461747.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst> //economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/72461747.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst <http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/72461747.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst> 5. Google to face trial in India after SC says it can't claim protection from defamation https://www.zeebiz.com/technology/news-google-to-face-trial-in-india-after-sc-says-it-cant-claim-protection-from-defamation-115563 6. Google India to face criminal trial in alleged defamation case filed by Visaka Industries https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/google-india-face-criminal-trial-alleged-defamation-case-filed-visaka-industries-113884 <https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/google-india-face-criminal-trial-alleged-defamation-case-filed-visaka-industries-113884> 7. No Protection For Intermediary Under Sec 79 IT Act From Criminal Defamation Before 2009 Amendment https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/no-protection-for-intermediary-under-sec-79-it-act-from-criminal-defamation-before-2009-amendment-sc-150662 8. 'Intermediaries can't claim protection from defamation' <https://www.deccanherald.com/national/intermediaries-cant-claim-protection-from-defamation-784230.html> https://www.deccanherald.com/national/intermediaries-cant-claim-protection-from-defamation-784230.html Ban Asbestos Network of India (BANI) Web: www.asbestosfreeindia.org __________ Peoples Media Advocacy & Resource Centre- PMARC has been initiated with the support from group of senior journalists, social activists, academics and intellectuals from Dalit and civil society to advocate and facilitate Dalits issues in the mainstream media. To create proper & adequate space with the Dalit perspective in the mainstream media national/ International on Dalit issues is primary objective of the PMARC. You are receiving this message because you're a member of the community Dalits Media Watch. View this contribution on the web site https://dgroups.org/_/02a8x8hs A reply to this message will be sent to all members of Dalits Media Watch. 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