In Brief
This is a follow-up hearing in a public interest writ petition challenging unlawful content and advertisements on major online platforms. The Supreme Court noted that meetings had been held with the Government and online platforms (Google India, Yahoo! India, Microsoft India) and that progress had been made toward blocking advertisements and content violating Indian law. The Court clarified that "contrary to laws of India" includes both statutory laws and other recognized legal standards. The matter was adjourned for further hearing, with implicit directions for the platforms to implement blocking measures.
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