Delhi Court Orders Takedown of Defamatory Posts in Alleged Molestation Case

The Delhi High Court has mandated the removal of inflammatory online posts related to alleged molestation on a flight involving a journalist, emphasizing that such actions infringe upon the accused's rights to dignity and fair trial.

Justice Vikas Mahajan, responding to a lawsuit filed by the accused man, instructed both the female journalist and various online platforms to cease publishing any defamatory claims until a subsequent hearing in May. The court criticized the media's portrayal, admonishing premature labeling of the plaintiff as guilty.

The court further censured public figures, including actor Richa Chadha, for amplifying unverified allegations and stressed the need for such individuals to scrutinize information before public dissemination. The court's directive aims to prevent unwarranted public trials and irreversible damage to reputations while investigations are still ongoing.