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Crime
Boy granted bail in Panchkula assault case; videos taken down from social media
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:16 AM
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A court in Panchkula released the accused boy on bail after he assaulted a girl, and ordered the removal of the assault videos from online platforms.
The district court in Panchkula granted bail to the young man accused of assaulting a girl, allowing him to remain out of custody while the case proceeds. The court’s decision came after the prosecution presented arguments regarding the seriousness of the offence and the need to ensure a fair trial.
According to police reports, the assault took place in the city earlier this year, leaving the victim with injuries that required medical attention. Investigators collected video footage of the incident that quickly spread across social media, prompting public outrage.
In response to the viral spread, the court ordered that all recordings of the assault be removed from online platforms, directing platform operators to comply with the directive to protect the victim’s privacy and prevent further harassment.
Legal experts note that the bail order does not imply guilt, and the accused will face trial on charges of assault and related offenses. The removal of the videos underscores the judiciary’s effort to balance freedom of expression with the rights of victims in the digital age.
According to police reports, the assault took place in the city earlier this year, leaving the victim with injuries that required medical attention. Investigators collected video footage of the incident that quickly spread across social media, prompting public outrage.
In response to the viral spread, the court ordered that all recordings of the assault be removed from online platforms, directing platform operators to comply with the directive to protect the victim’s privacy and prevent further harassment.
Legal experts note that the bail order does not imply guilt, and the accused will face trial on charges of assault and related offenses. The removal of the videos underscores the judiciary’s effort to balance freedom of expression with the rights of victims in the digital age.