SC rejects PIL to ban messaging app WhatsApp
The Statesman|November 15, 2024
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking to direct the Centre to ban the operations of WhatsApp, alleging that it does not function in conformity with the new Information Technology Rules (IT Rules).
PARMOD KUMAR

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