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Politics
Court Orders Media to Stop Publishing Videos Against Karnataka Leader Siddaramaiah
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 11:46 AM
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A Karnataka court has barred media and social media platforms from publishing videos targeting former chief minister Siddaramaiah, citing defamation concerns.
In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court issued an injunction preventing media outlets and social media platforms from publishing or sharing videos that criticize or defame former chief minister Siddaramaiah. The order was issued after a petition filed by Siddaramaiah’s representatives, alleging that the videos contained false allegations and could damage his reputation. The court emphasized that any further dissemination of such content would be in violation of the injunction and could lead to legal penalties. Media houses and social media users are now required to comply with the court’s directive, and any violation may result in fines or other sanctions.