Top Tech & Cyber law Judgments – December 2025 | LegalWiki
In 2025, the Supreme Court and High Courts across India passed important judgments in tech and cyber law, dealing with issues like online content regulation, intermediary responsibility, cybercrime, digital rights, and the growing use of technology and AI. These rulings have helped make the law clearer and more practical in handling modern digital and technology-related disputes.
Rajasthan High Court Orders Mandatory Registration of Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato Gig Workers
The Rajasthan High Court directed all app-based transport and delivery platform workers, including Ola, Uber, Swiggy, and Zomato, to register with the State Transport Department and the Director General, Cyber. Read More
Delhi High Court Orders Takedown Of Obscene Content, Unauthorised Merchandise Using R Madhavan’s Name
The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of obscene online content falsely depicting actor R Madhavan and webpages selling merchandise using his name without authorisation. Read More
Private Member’s Bill Seeks Regulation Of Deepfakes, Criminalises Non-Consensual Synthetic Content
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill, 2024, introduced as a private member’s Bill in Parliament, seeks to criminalise the creation and circulation of malicious deepfake content made without consent. Read More
Delhi High Court Restrains Unauthorised Use Of Pirated CCTV Software At Udyog Bhawan
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to a tech company after finding prima facie use of pirated and unauthorised CCTV surveillance software at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Udyog Bhawan premises. Read More
Private Member’s Bill In Lok Sabha Proposes ₹5 Crore Penalty For Misuse Of AI Systems
A private member’s Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha proposes penalties of up to ₹5 crore for the misuse of artificial intelligence systems. Read More
NCLAT Directs WhatsApp to Give Users Greater Control Over Data Sharing With Meta
The NCLAT clarified that WhatsApp must comply with the Competition Commission of India’s directions requiring greater user control over data sharing with Meta companies. Read More
Kerala High Court Flags AI-Generated Fraudulent De-Freezing Petitions, Orders Impleadment of Local SHO
The Kerala High Court flagged a rising trend of poorly drafted, allegedly AI-generated writ petitions seeking the de-freezing of bank accounts, often lacking basic facts and allegedly filed using forged documents. Read More
Delhi High Court Directs Social Media Platforms to Act on Pawan Kalyan’s Personality Rights Complaint
The Delhi High Court has directed social media intermediaries, including Meta, Google, and X, to act on Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan’s complaint alleging unauthorised commercial use of his personality traits. Read More
Supreme Court Says AI Will Not Influence Judicial Decision-Making
The Supreme Court said it remains “over-conscious” about the use of AI in courts and will not allow technology to influence judicial decision-making. Read More
Government Withdraws Order Mandating Pre-Installation of Sanchar Saathi App
The Central Government has withdrawn its directive requiring the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi mobile application in all new smartphones.Read More
Rajasthan High Court Directs Cyber Crime Control Centre Setup and Citizen Safety Measures
The Rajasthan High Court directed immediate state action to curb rising cyber-fraud, ordering the establishment of a Rajasthan Cyber Crime Control Centre (R4C) coordinated with the national nodal agency, a toll-free automated FIR registration system, and accredited digital forensic labs. The Court also mandated exclusive cyber inspectors and specialised public prosecutors. Read More
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