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Bombay High Court Orders Removal of Online Posts Targeting Nitin Gadkari
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 12:40 PM
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The Bombay High Court has issued a stern directive to delete objectionable online content that criticizes Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, emphasizing the need to curb defamation.
The Bombay High Court heard a petition filed by a group of civil society members who claimed that several social‑media posts were defaming Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. The court noted that the posts contained unverified allegations and could potentially damage the minister’s reputation.
In a strong statement, the bench warned that online defamation is a serious offence under the Information Technology Act and the Penal Code. It urged platforms to act swiftly and responsibly to remove such content.
The court directed the relevant social‑media platforms to delete the offending posts within 24 hours and to submit a compliance report to the court. It also instructed the platforms to implement stricter moderation policies to prevent future violations.
The ruling is seen as a reinforcement of the judiciary’s stance against online harassment and a reminder to digital platforms about their duty to curb defamatory content.
In a strong statement, the bench warned that online defamation is a serious offence under the Information Technology Act and the Penal Code. It urged platforms to act swiftly and responsibly to remove such content.
The court directed the relevant social‑media platforms to delete the offending posts within 24 hours and to submit a compliance report to the court. It also instructed the platforms to implement stricter moderation policies to prevent future violations.
The ruling is seen as a reinforcement of the judiciary’s stance against online harassment and a reminder to digital platforms about their duty to curb defamatory content.