Remove fake news (fake videos) uploaded on YouTube : Delhi High Court

Case of fake video circulation of Amitabh Bachchan’s grand-daughter Aaradhya

New Delhi – “YouTube has an obligation to ban fake news. Why don’t you have a definite policy to curb this kind of news ? If you provide a platform to someone, do you have no liability for the content that is disseminated on it ? This means you are only providing a way to people to spread misinformation”, said Delhi High Court to YouTube.

Delhi High Court pulls up #Youtube for failing to remove fake videos on Aaradhya #Bachchan’s health.

“You are providing a platform on which misleading information is circulating to the public. How can such a thing be tolerated?”, asks court

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Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan’s grand-daughter Aaradhya Bachchan had filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking action against a fake YouTube video about her health. The Court also expostulated YouTube and Google.

Editorial Viewpoint

This incident once again shows the lack of social commitment of US multinational company like YouTube !  The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting needs to make sure that YouTube strictly complies with the Court order !