Jammu & Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary has approached the Delhi High Court seeking removal of allegedly defamatory and sexually suggestive videos circulating online. The Court has asked him to submit the video transcripts and directed Google and Meta to disclose details of the pages and channels that uploaded the content.
The Madras High Court denied a petition from the Tamil Film Active Producers Association to ban film reviews for three days post-release, emphasizing reviewers’ rights to express opinions. The court acknowledged concerns about defamatory reviews but upheld freedom of expression, issuing notices to relevant authorities, with further proceedings scheduled in four weeks.
The Delhi High Court directed news channels and social media platforms to remove content alleging extra-marital affairs against YSR Congress MP Venumbaka Vijaya Sai Reddy. The August 8 interim order by Justice Vikas Mahajan aimed to curb the spread of unverified claims and safeguard Reddy’s reputation.
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The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of defamatory tweets targeting ‘The New Indian’ and its Editor-in-Chief by ‘4 PM Evening Newspaper.’ The court found bias against the ruling establishment in these tweets and emphasized the importance of unbiased journalism. The injunction prohibits further defamatory content and is scheduled for further hearing on October 29, 2024.
Today, On 9th May, The Madras High Court voiced concerns about YouTube channels spreading harmful content, emphasizing the need for stricter regulation and responsible content creation online. Justice K. Kumaresh Babu highlighted the serious impact of such content on public discourse and called for regulatory measures to address this pressing issue. The court postponed an anticipatory bail hearing for a week.
Today 8th April, Gaurav Bhatia filed a complaint with the Delhi HC against YouTube channels for mocking the Noida court incident, seeking their removal. The court reserved its verdict, with a decision to be announced on April 10. The videos allegedly damaged Bhatia’s reputation, but the defendants argued for their right to freedom of speech.
Today(on 5th April), The Delhi High Court has issued notices to YouTube channels and social media accounts in Gaurav Bhatia’s defamation case related to the Noida court incident. The lawsuit follows alleged misrepresentation of the incident in media coverage. The court emphasized the need to hear other parties before making any orders, scheduling a hearing for April 8.