Violation Of Undertaking To Filter Obscene /Inappropriate Materials Can Amount To Contempt Of Court, Madras HC Cautions TikTok [Read Order]

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5 May 2019 5:19 PM IST

  • Violation Of Undertaking To Filter Obscene /Inappropriate Materials Can Amount To Contempt Of Court, Madras HC Cautions TikTok [Read Order]

    "Any technological innovation should be utilised for constructive activities and not be used for commission of offences violating rights of the people."

    The Madras High Court has warned the TikTok management that if it violates its undertakings to filter negative and inappropriate or obscene materials, it can amount to contempt of court. The division bench comprising of Justice N. Kirubakaran and Justice SS Sundar vacated the order after considering the affidavit filed by TikTok highlighting the safety features deployed by them. ...

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