Social media cases

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Krishank vs State of Telangana

BRS leader Krishank filed a writ petition in the Telangana High Court seeking protection from arrest in connection with a criminal case initiated by the Central Crime Station (CCS) police. The petition pertains to an investigation into a social media post, with the court directing the police to adhere to procedural guidelines under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, including the issuance of notices prior to taking coercive action.

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Parvesh Sahib Singh vs Saurabh Bharadwaj — Civil and Criminal Defamation

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh filed civil and criminal defamation proceedings against AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj in connection with social media posts allegedly insinuating misuse of influence. Criminal defamation proceedings were heard before Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal at Rouse Avenue Courts.

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Saleem Iqbal Shervani vs. Meta Platforms — AI-generated video defamation case

Former Union Minister Saleem Iqbal Shervani filed a case against Meta Platforms (Facebook and Instagram) seeking removal of AI-generated videos posted against him. The Delhi High Court ordered Meta to take down the videos.

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