Google, Facebook, and a number of other websites are being targeted by the Indian government over their responsibility for user-posted content on their sites. The social networks claim that it is unfeasible for them to monitor everything that gets posted by their users, and that if content is reported as inappropriate they are quick to respond. However, criminal cases have been brought — notably by journalist Vinay Rai — against the sites, saying that the companies are not meeting their responsibilities.Follow the whole story right here.
Mar 19, 2012, 10:56 AM UTCTom Warren
Microsoft dropped from Indian censorship trial
Microsoft has been dropped from an Indian censorship trial involving complaints over user-posted content.
Mar 13, 2012, 2:09 PM UTCJamie Keene
Google and Facebook trial in Indian censorship case begins today
Google and Facebook face a trial in the Indian courts today, following journalist Vinay Rai's complaints that the sites host inappropriate materials in contravention of Indian regulations.
Feb 6, 2012, 3:32 PM UTCTom Warren
Facebook and Google forced to remove content deemed offensive in India
Facebook and Google have been forced to remove "offensive" images from their services in India following a court ruling.
Jan 16, 2012, 7:01 PM UTCT.C. Sottek
Google and Facebook challenge Indian courts over web censorship lawsuits
India's courts are considering web censorship measures in response to lawsuits over obscene material (like controversial religious statements) on websites like Google and Facebook.
