The social media company ‘X’ Corp today has contested a Delhi High Court order requiring the removal of allegedly defamatory posts about journalist Rajat Sharma globally, arguing that it violates international law and encroaches on other countries’ sovereignty. The court case involves a defamation suit filed by Sharma in response to abusive content on social media and TV.
X Corp (formerly Twitter) has approached the Delhi High Court, asserting that a video allegedly showing journalist Rajat Sharma using foul language against Congress spokesperson Ragini Nayak is neither fake nor edited. They seek to vacate an interim order directing the removal of the video from their platform and accounts of Congress leaders.
The Delhi High Court today criticized X Corp for not complying with the order to remove Congress leaders’ posts alleging journalist Rajat Sharma used foul language. The court emphasized the need for neutrality and due process. X Corp’s resistance was questioned, and the court accepted an ad interim request, while the interim relief application will be heard on July 11.
The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of social media posts and videos alleging that journalist Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader Ragini Nayak, citing false information and potential harm to Sharma’s reputation. The court mandated the removal of specified posts, directing the privatization of public domain videos until further orders, and affirmed that this action does not violate freedom of speech.
Today(on 14th June), The Delhi High Court reserves its decision on journalist Rajat Sharma’s plea against Congress leaders for alleging foul language on live TV. Sharma seeks interim relief and defamation damages from Ragini Nayak, Jairam Ramesh, and Pawan Khera. The court’s order is crucial for defamation cases involving media personalities and political figures, highlighting tensions between the press and political entities in India.