SUPREME COURT 

Supreme Court notes that WhatsApp offers different privacy standards for European users compared to Indians (SEP 29, 2022)

During the hearing, WhatsApp, for its part, clarified that there are different regulations in Europe compared to those in India, and that the Meta-owned social messaging platform is trying to do its best to comply with different regulations in different regions. 

WhatsApp's submission was in in response to an argument made by the petitioner in the case that, as far as privacy is concerned, WhatsApp offers a higher grade of protection measures and privacy policies to European users, as opposed to their Indian counter pets.


DELHI HC

Delhi High Court stays TDSAT order asking broadcasters for OTT content (SEP 29, 2022)

The matter is significant since it pertains to the jurisdiction of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) that regulates both the telecom and broadcasting sectors, said persons in the know.  Trai’s stated position in earlier judicial proceedings has been that it does not regulate OTT platforms or content related to them. 

Broadcasters such as Star, said sources, had approached Delhi HC, highlighting this point, resulting in a stay order passed on Wednesday.

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ECONOMY NEWS 

Better internet penetration driving online jewellery sales in India: World Gold Council (SEP 29 2022)

The World Gold Council on Wednesday launched a report titled ‘Jewellery market structure’, as part of a series of in-depth analyses of the Indian gold market.  

The report highlighted a notable shift in India’s gold jewellery market over the past few years, catalysed by changes in consumer behaviour and government regulations where small independent retailers still dominate the landscape, the market share of chain stores has increased steadily over the last decade.

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NEWS AT GLANCE 

  • All women, married or unmarried, entitled to safe and legal abortion till 24 weeks of pregnancy, rules the Supreme Court. 
  • CBI launches Operation GARUDA to dismantle drug networks with international linkages. 
  • Centre directs States and Union Territories to exercise powers of UAPA against Popular Front of India and its affiliates.  
  • Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan (Retired) appointed as next Chief of Defence Staff.  
  • Senior Advocate R Venkataramani named as new Attorney General of India.

WORD OF THE DAY 

Assentio mentium – The meeting of minds, i.e. mutual assent.

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