Courts and the Internet in India

May 8, 2026, 20:44
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

Courts in India are looking at two problems. One is about fake AI videos. The other is about the government stopping social media accounts.

Main Body

Shashi Tharoor is a leader in India. People used AI to make fake videos of him. In these videos, he says things he did not say. He went to court to stop this. The judge wants to protect his face and voice. At the same time, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has a problem. The government stopped their social media pages in Gujarat. This happened before an election. The party says this is not fair. They told the Supreme Court that they have a right to speak. The court is now asking the government for answers. The judges want to know why the accounts were stopped.

Conclusion

The courts are deciding how to protect people and their rights online.

Learning

🔍 Action Words (Present Tense)

In this text, we see words that describe things happening now or things that are generally true.

  • Looking at → Studying a problem.
  • Says → Speaking words.
  • Wants → Asking for something.
  • Asking → Seeking an answer.

💡 The "Not" Rule (Making Negatives)

To say "no" in English, we often use did not (for the past) or is not (for the present).

  • He says things he did not say →\rightarrow (Past mistake)
  • This is not fair →\rightarrow (Present feeling)

🛠️ Useful Pairings

Notice how these words always travel together in the story:

  • Fake →\rightarrow Videos
  • Social media →\rightarrow Accounts
  • Supreme →\rightarrow Court

Vocabulary Learning

court (n.)
A place where legal cases are decided.
Example:The judge will hear the case in the court tomorrow.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government announced new rules for online safety.
stop (v.)
To bring an action to an end.
Example:They decided to stop the fake video from being shared.
social (adj.)
Relating to society or people.
Example:Social media helps people stay connected.
media (n.)
Means of communication, like TV or internet.
Example:The media reported on the court decision.
account (n.)
A record or a profile on a website.
Example:She deleted her account after the controversy.
election (n.)
A process where people vote for leaders.
Example:The election will decide who leads the party.
fair (adj.)
Just, not biased.
Example:The party said the decision was not fair.
right (n.)
A legal or moral entitlement.
Example:Everyone has the right to speak freely.
speak (v.)
To talk or express thoughts.
Example:She wants to speak about her experience.
answers (n.)
Responses to questions.
Example:The court asked for answers from the government.
judge (n.)
A person who decides legal matters.
Example:The judge will decide whether the accounts should be reopened.
protect (v.)
To keep safe from harm.
Example:The court wants to protect his face and voice.
face (n.)
The front part of a person’s head.
Example:The video shows a close‑up of his face.
voice (n.)
Sound produced by speaking.
Example:He insisted that his voice should not be misrepresented.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:The courts are deciding how to protect people online.
online (adj.)
Connected to the internet.
Example:They posted the fake video online.
leader (n.)
A person who leads a group.
Example:Shashi Tharoor is a leader in India.
party (n.)
A group of people with similar goals.
Example:The Aam Aadmi Party asked the court for answers.
video (n.)
A recording of moving images.
Example:The fake video was shared by many users.
fake (adj.)
Not real, false.
Example:The video was a fake representation of him.
social media (n.)
Online platforms for sharing content.
Example:The government stopped the party’s social media pages.