Delhi High Court warns Wikipedia over anonymity policy in defamation case involving ANI.

The Delhi High Court has criticized Wikipedia for its refusal to disclose the identities of users involved in allegedly defamatory edits about Asian News International (ANI). The court warned that Wikipedia's anonymity policy could jeopardize its legal protections under India's Information Technology Act. It ordered the removal of a Wikipedia page related to the ongoing defamation suit and emphasized the need for transparency in online platforms. The case will be reviewed again soon.

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