“No Takedown Without Hearing”: Delhi High Court Pushes Back on J&K Deputy CM’s Defamation Plea

Delhi High Court refused to order removal of alleged defamatory videos against J&K Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary without first hearing the news platforms. Court asked him to add uploaders as parties and directed social media firms to share their details within three days.

Abhijit Iyer Mitra Moves Delhi High Court To Quash Defamation Case Filed By Newslaundry Journalists

Abhijit Iyer Mitra has approached the Delhi High Court seeking dismissal of a defamation suit filed by nine Newslaundry journalists over alleged abusive social media posts. The case, which seeks ₹2 crore in damages and a written apology, has been listed for further hearing.

Kerala High Court Slams Social Media Platforms, Orders Immediate Takedown of Vulgar Edits Targeting 14-Year-Old Girl

The Kerala High Court ordered YouTube and Instagram to remove offensive edits of a minor girl’s movie review that were distorted to mock her. The girl’s mother petitioned the court after attempts to report the videos failed. The ruling emphasizes the platforms’ legal obligation to protect children’s content from harm.