Delhi High Court closes IRPS officer Anjali Birla’s case over false social media posts alleging UPSC favoritism. Court rules in her favour, orders takedown of defamatory content.
New Delhi: Today, On May 13, The Delhi High Court has officially closed a case filed by Anjali Birla, an officer from the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) and daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
The case was related to objectionable posts shared on social media, especially on platforms like X (earlier known as Twitter) and Google.
These posts wrongly claimed that Anjali cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam and became an IAS officer in her first attempt only because of her father’s political influence.
The matter was heard by Justice Jyoti Singh, who passed the final order in favour of Anjali Birla. The court declared the case resolved and closed it after both parties agreed on the terms.
The lawsuit was filed against X Corp (formerly Twitter), Google, and unknown individuals referred to as “John Doe”, which is a common legal term used when the actual identity of a person is not known.
In her legal petition, Anjali Birla asked the court to direct these platforms to take down all the posts that were spreading false and baseless rumours against her.
The posts questioned the fairness of her selection into the civil services and alleged that she had received an unfair advantage because she is the daughter of a prominent political leader.
Anjali strongly denied all the allegations and took legal action to protect her dignity and professional reputation.
She clarified that she had cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination on merit, like any other candidate, and that such false posts were damaging not only to her image but also to the trust in public institutions like the UPSC.
According to court records, the objectionable posts were not only misleading but also potentially harmful. They could damage the public’s confidence in the country’s transparent and competitive civil service examination process.
Therefore, Anjali Birla approached the Delhi High Court to seek immediate action against these posts.
During the hearing, Justice Jyoti Singh took note of the concerns raised and ensured that the content which falsely accused Anjali was taken down.
The court eventually passed a decree in her favour and marked the case as closed after both parties accepted the outcome.
“The officer sought directions to take down social media posts which have alleged that she cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam and became an IAS officer in her very first attempt because of her father’s influence.”
This case highlights how individuals can seek justice when false or defamatory information is spread online. It also sends a clear message that legal systems in India are ready to step in when online content crosses the line and causes reputational damage without any evidence or truth.
Anjali Birla’s case also brings attention to the importance of responsible content-sharing on social media.
As more people use digital platforms to express opinions, the role of legal frameworks becomes more vital in balancing free speech with the protection of individual dignity and truth.
With the closure of this case, Anjali Birla has successfully defended her name and shown that legal remedies are available for those who are targeted unfairly in the online world.
Case Title:
Anjali Birla v. X Corp. and Ors.
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