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paper book for them to respond. Learned Senior Counsel Mr.Aravid
P.Datar and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the
respondents 7 and 8 informed the Court that Nodal Officer has been
designated to exercise statutory functions to strictly enforce and
to activate the machinery provided under the Informations and
Technology Act, 2000 and the rules above referred to.
12. This Court is concerned about several incidents of women
and children using cyber space becoming victims reported in
newspapers and social media. This Court is also aware of the fact
that the millions of users are denied their right to have access to
the said platform which also promises several good things. Though it
is admitted that this possible mischief and irreparable damage that
may be caused to innocent children and women cannot be ruled out,
taking note of the safety features projected by the 9th respondent
and the statutory protection and remedies available under the
Statute, the interim order granted by this Court on 03.04.2019 is
vacated.
13. As stated already, this Court's endeavour is to safeguard
the people using cyber space becoming victims, especially woman and
children. Any technological innovation should be utilised for
constructive activities and not be used for commission of offences
violating rights of the people. The reply affidavits filed by the 6th
respondent and the company are treated as an undertaking that
negative and inappropriate or obscene materials would be filtered
and if any violation is found later, this Court would seriously view
it as contempt of Court.
14. Post the matter in the second week of June, 2019.
sd/24/04/2019
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TO
Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.)
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court,
Madurai - 625 023.
1.THE TELECOM REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF INDIA (TRAI),
MAHANAGAR DOOR SANCHAR BHAWAN,
(NEXT TO ZAKIR HUSAIN COLLEGE), JAWAHARLAL NEHRU MARGE
(OLD MINTO ROAD), NEW DELHI 110 002.
2.THE SECRETARY, UNION OF INDIA,
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY,
SANCHAR BHAWAN, NO.20, ASHOKA ROAD, NEW DELHI 110 001.
3.THE SECRETARY,
MINISTRY OF TELECOM OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY,
http://www.judis.nic.in
GOVT. OF TAMIL NADU, SECRETARIAT,
FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI 600 009.