online defamation
Mumbai Cab Driver Creates Fake Instagram Account Labeling Woman as "Call Girl" After Toll Fee Dispute
Nov 07, 2025 01:05 am CST
A disturbing case of digital harassment has emerged from Mumbai where a ride-sharing driver created a fake Instagram profile depicting a female government employee as a "call girl" and shared her personal information after she refused to pay toll charges. The incident highlights growing concerns about online safety and the misuse of personal data, with police filing charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act.
Court Orders Google and Meta to Remove Defamatory Videos Targeting Padma Vibhushan Spiritual Leader Rambhadracharya
Oct 12, 2025 10:11 am CST
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed tech giants Google and Meta to remove objectionable videos targeting renowned spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya within 48 hours. The court's intervention follows a petition highlighting defamatory content that not only attacked the Padma Vibhushan awardee's reputation but also mocked his visual disability. State authorities have already summoned the content creator responsible for the offensive videos.