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Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Objectionable Social Media Content Against J&K Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary

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Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Objectionable Social Media Content Against J&K Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary

Court Grants Interim Relief in High-Profile Defamation Suit, Highlights Judicial Role in Digital Reputation Protection By: Javid Amin | 16 December 2025 The Delhi High Court has issued a significant order directing the removal of objectionable and allegedly defamatory social media content targeting Surinder Kumar Choudhary, the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. The directive came while hearing a defamation suit filed by Choudhary, with Justice Amit Bansal granting him interim relief on the grounds that a prima facie case has been made out in his favour. LawBeat This…

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Jammu & Kashmir Defamation Suit: JKAS Officer Sues Journalist for ₹7 Crore — Freedom of Press or Professional Protection?

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Jammu & Kashmir Defamation Suit - JKAS Officer Sues Journalist for ₹7 Crore — Freedom of Press or Professional Protection

A Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service officer has filed a ₹7 crore defamation suit against journalist Tousif Kraipak, alleging reputational damage from social media posts. By: Javid Amin | 06 November 2025 A New Landmark in Digital Accountability In perhaps a telling moment for the evolving interplay between governance, journalism and social media in India, a senior officer of the Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) has launched a high-stakes legal battle against a journalist. The move lays bare the tensions emerging at the crossroads of public service integrity, free…

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