The Delhi High Court has directed a social media user, operating under the handle 'Ranting Gola', to immediately remove a post concerning BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia. The post was related to Bhatia's appearance on a television news program, which led to a defamation suit. The court reasoned that the continued presence of the post could be prejudicial to Bhatia.
The controversy ignited after a video clip of Bhatia's TV appearance circulated widely online, showing him in a kurta without trousers. Bhatia later clarified he was wearing shorts. The user 'Ranting Gola' argued their post was satirical and protected under free speech, but the court expressed reservations. The defamation suit names multiple individuals and platforms, highlighting the legal scrutiny on online content and its creators.
