If you don’t like India, don’t work here: Delhi High Court to Wikipedia
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court, on Thursday, issued a notice in response to a contempt plea filed by ANI Media Private Limited against Wikipedia. ANI alleged non-compliance with a judicial order directing Wikipedia to disclose the identities of individuals who edited ANI's Wikipedia page.
Justice Navin Chawla expressed strong disapproval of Wikipedia's counsel's argument that it took time for the entity to appear before the court as it is not based in India. The judge remarked, "If you don't like India, don't work here," and issued the notice on ANI's contempt plea.
ANI's defamation lawsuit against Wikipedia stems from allegedly defamatory content published on its Wikipedia page. The court had earlier directed Wikipedia to disclose the subscriber details of three individuals involved within two weeks. ANI's contempt plea followed the alleged non-compliance by Wikipedia.
Justice Chawla also hinted at the possibility of asking Wikipedia to cease its business operations in India and requesting the government to block the platform if non-compliance continues.
The court has summoned Wikipedia's authorized representative to appear in person at the next hearing.
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Belthangady: Khazi Shaikhuna Thwaka Ahmed Musliyar of Dakshina Kannada District handed over the keys of a renovated house to the family of the late Ramalan Azhari during a program organized by the Dakshina Kannada District Janiyyatul Muallimin on Thursday at Kajur Perdadi Ajmer Khaja Juma Masjid.
The event was presided over by District Janiyyatul Muallimeen President Shansuddin Darimi Pammale Madannur, with Secretary Muhammad Navi Mundole welcoming the attendees. Engineer Muhammad Twahir Bangerakatte was honored on the occasion for his commendable efforts in renovating the house.
District Janiyyatul Muallimin Vice President Ashraf Faizhi Belthangady, SKSBV District Convenor Ashraf Hanifi Karaya, Muhammadali Darimi Kukkaje, SKSSF East District Secretary Harris Kausar, District Muallimin Councilor Abdul Razak Madani Suratkal Range, Rafiq Darimi Moodabidri Range, Phaluluddin Musliar Mangaluru Range, Nisar Musliar Bantwala Range, KM Siddique Faizadi, Karajdi Range Secretary Abdul Aziz Ashshafi, Hamid Faizi Gurupura, and Belthangady Range teachers, members of the board of directors of Kajur Perdadi Ajmer Khaja Juma Masjid, and village leaders participated in the event.
