[Challenge to IT Rules 2021] "What is this:" Madras High Court pulls up Central govt for delay in filing response

The Court has asked the ASG to respond on why appropriate measures should not be taken against those responsible for not filing the counter-affidavit on behalf of the Union of India, despite previous directions.

Madras HC and IT Rules 2021

Meera Emmanuel

The Madras High Court on Wednesday took exception to a request made by a counsel for the Union of India to give more time to file its response to petitions challenging the validity of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021).

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