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Kerala High Court Orders Meta to Remove Facebook Video with Vulgar Sabarimala Deity Remarks
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🗓 11 Sep 2026, 02:33 AM
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The Kerala High Court has directed Meta to block a Facebook video that contained vulgar comments about the Sabarimala deities, citing violation of religious sentiment.
The Kerala High Court issued an order compelling Meta Platforms to block a video posted on Facebook that featured vulgar remarks targeting the deities of the Sabarimala temple. The court described the content as offensive to religious feelings and ordered its immediate removal from the platform.
Meta was served with the court's directive and is required to ensure that the offending video is inaccessible to users in India. The order underscores the judiciary's stance on protecting religious sentiments in the digital space.
Legal experts note that the decision aligns with existing provisions that allow courts to intervene when online content threatens communal harmony or disrespects religious symbols. The case highlights the growing intersection of technology platforms and Indian law.
The court's ruling comes amid heightened sensitivity around Sabarimala, a major pilgrimage site in Kerala, and reflects broader concerns about the regulation of social media content in the country.
Meta was served with the court's directive and is required to ensure that the offending video is inaccessible to users in India. The order underscores the judiciary's stance on protecting religious sentiments in the digital space.
Legal experts note that the decision aligns with existing provisions that allow courts to intervene when online content threatens communal harmony or disrespects religious symbols. The case highlights the growing intersection of technology platforms and Indian law.
The court's ruling comes amid heightened sensitivity around Sabarimala, a major pilgrimage site in Kerala, and reflects broader concerns about the regulation of social media content in the country.