Allahabad High Court Orders Removal Of Rambhadracharya’s Video From Social Media, Seeks Platform Responses Soon

National News: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has issued a major order requiring the removal of objectionable videos related to Jagatguru Rambhadracharya from social media. The court has issued notices to major platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, seeking responses within a week. The High Court issued this order while hearing a petition filed by a petitioner named Sharad Chandra.

Petitioner Sharad Chandra claimed that objectionable content against Swami Rambhadracharya was being circulated on social media, citing an old case against him. The petitioner specifically cited the insult to Rambhadracharya's disability and demanded the immediate removal of these videos. The petition also stated that such videos not only offend personal dignity but are also socially and religiously unacceptable.

Order to remove it from social media platforms

In its order, the court stated that social media platforms must immediately remove these objectionable videos. It also requested a detailed response from these platforms within a week regarding the action they have taken in response to the petitioner's complaint and the steps they will take to prevent such content in the future.

It is important to stop the wrong message

The viral videos against Rambhadracharya, a disabled Jagatguru known for his work in education and social service, are considered socially and religiously sensitive. The petitioner also argues that these videos are spreading a negative message in society and that this needs to be stopped.

Order on the complaint of the petitioner

This order could be challenging for social media platforms, as they will not only have to remove viral content but also prove that they took appropriate action on the petitioner's complaint. In several previous cases, the High Court has ordered social media platforms to remove objectionable content. In India, legal action is often taken against content that hurts religious and social sentiments. This move by the High Court is being considered a strong message in this direction.