Overview
- The Bombay High Court rejected Shiv Sena MLA Kiran Samant's PIL targeting comedian Kunal Kamra and Google over alleged social media misuse.
- The court noted that Samant had not utilized available remedies under the IT Act, including provisions for content blocking and emergency removal.
- Judges clarified that forming a social media vigilance or censorship committee falls under policy decisions, beyond judicial authority.
- Samant was granted the liberty to approach the Ministry of Information and Technology for information on actions taken regarding his concerns.
- Kunal Kamra remains protected from arrest under interim court orders while defamation investigations continue in connection with his satire on Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.