‘Digital Vigilantism’ Cannot be Tolerated: Delhi High Court Slams Richa Chadha, Media Over Unverified Claims

The Delhi High Court pulled up actor Richa Chadha and certain media platforms for sharing and amplifying unverified allegations of sexual misconduct against a man, terming the act as “digital vigilantism.”

The Court observed that circulating such serious claims without verification can cause irreparable damage to a person’s reputation.

Emphasising the need for responsible speech, especially on digital platforms, the Court clarified that freedom of expression does not extend to spreading unverified accusations.

It ordered the removal of defamatory content and restrained the parties from publishing or circulating similar allegations in the future.