Right to Reputation Archives

“Press must refrain from publishing contents that are manifestly defamatory in nature, Must duly verify such content”; J&K and Ladakh HC observes

The High Court further stated that, truth is no defence for publishing defamatory material against a private citizen where no public interest is involved.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi HC directs ‘Organiser’ and ‘The Commune’ to remove offending article alleging sexual exploitation of nuns, Hindu women by a principal

“The fundamental right to freedom of speech has to be counterbalanced with the right of reputation of an individual. Good reputation is an element of personal security and is protected by the Constitution equally with the right to enjoyment of life, liberty and property and is a necessary element in regard to Right to Life.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Loss of character or bruised reputation cannot be restored even by judicial reprieve; Bombay High Court quashes FIR filed under S. 498 A IPC

Unfounded criminal charges and long drawn criminal prosecution can have serious consequences. A person subjected to such litigation suffers immense mental trauma, humiliation and monetary loss.

Case Briefs High Courts

People using cyberspace to vent out anger and frustration by travestying key-figures holding highest office in country, is abhorrent and violates right to reputation: All HC

“Posting & sharing unhealthy materials with unparliamentary language and remarks, etc. on social media without any solid basis cause a deleterious effect