The Bombay High Court indicated takedown of online content violating Kartik Aaryan personality rights including unauthorized commercial use of name image. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh to pass order after counsel flagged scandalous material and misuse for merchandise and digital exploitation
The Supreme Court of India ruled that courts must provide a prima facie finding of contempt before ordering the removal of news reports related to legal proceedings. This decision arose from a defamation case between Asian News International and Wikimedia Foundation, emphasizing the importance of freedom in reporting court activities without undue suppression.
The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of derogatory tweets and a YouTube video by BJP leader Sanju Verma against Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed. Justice Vikas Mahajan criticized Verma’s comments as defamatory and emphasized the importance of reputation, urging responsible speech in public discourse, especially for political figures.