Delhi High Court has reserved its order on IRS officer Sameer Wankhede’s plea seeking removal of allegedly defamatory scenes from a Netflix series. Arguments focused on jurisdiction, online publications, and claims of “irreparable harm” to Wankhede’s reputation.
In a landmark order, a Delhi court directed Google and major media houses to de-index articles linking a man to an ED case after he was fully cleared. The court said continued online presence of such reports harms dignity and serves no public interest.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered Meta Platforms and Google LLC to remove abusive online content targeting Padma Vibhushan awardee Swami Rambhadracharya. Platforms must act within 48 hours once petitioners provide the specific URLs.
Today, On 8th October, The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Red Chillies and Netflix in Sameer Wankhede’s defamation case over Aryan Khan’s web series. The suit alleges a scene “targets and ridicules” Wankhede, prompting legal action against the makers.
Hyderabad Police registered a case against a Facebook account for allegedly posting false and inflammatory content against ex-CJI NV Ramana. The complaint stated the post was provocative, defamatory, and capable of disturbing public peace.
Today, On 25th September, Delhi High Court orally stated that it will direct the removal of memes and videos targeting BJP leader and Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia. The Court stated, “We will order take down of defamatory videos” if defendants fail to comply.
Today, On 18th September, Rohini Court has reserved its verdict on journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta’s plea to quash the gag order on Adani articles. The court will decide whether the directive restricting publication can be lifted after hearing all arguments.
A Delhi court has stopped journalists and activists from sharing unverified and defamatory content against Adani Enterprises. The order directs removal of such material within five days while balancing freedom of speech.
A YouTube channel has approached the Supreme Court, calling the media gag order “unprecedented and profoundly alarming,” against a Bengaluru civil court’s directive that restricts coverage in the Dharmasthala temple burial case involving Harshendra Kumar D.
The Supreme Court slammed a journalist for a defamatory YouTube video targeting a woman politician, reminding that only courts decide guilt. Interim bail was extended as the case proceeds.
