Archive · 22 Sep 2025
High Court Orders Action on Defamatory Video of Swami Ram Bhadracharya
A High Court in India has told social media platforms and the government to take down a video that was mean and disrespectful to a blind scholar named Swami Ram Bhadracharya.
The video was posted by someone on YouTube, and it made false claims about the Swami.
The court said the video hurt the Swami's reputation and also mocked people with disabilities.
The court wants the video removed quickly and is making the person who posted it explain themselves.
The court is also reminding social media sites they have to remove this kind of content when they are asked to.
The Allahabad High Court addressed a petition concerning a defamatory video targeting Swami Ram Bhadracharya.
The court ordered authorities and social media platforms to act against the content.
The video, posted on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, contained allegedly insulting remarks.
The petition was filed by eight disciples of the Swami, who is blind.
The court directed petitioners to notify grievance officers on platforms within a week.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court, disciples of Swami Ram Bhadracharya, and YouTuber Shashank Shekhar.
- What
- The High Court directed action against a defamatory video targeting Swami Ram Bhadracharya.
- When
- The court order was issued on September 17, 2025.
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, content on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Why
- The court found the video to be defamatory and insulting, prompting legal action.
Defamatory Content Advocates
Free Speech Advocates
Removal of Content
Defamatory Content Advocates
Advocates for content removal, citing the need to protect reputation and dignity.
Free Speech Advocates
Advocates for allowing the video to stay online, citing freedom of speech.
- Subject
- Defamatory video against Swami Ram Bhadracharya
- Court
- Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench)
- Petitioner
- Eight disciples of Swami Ram Bhadracharya
- Defendant
- Shashank Shekhar (YouTuber)
- Allegation
- Defamatory and insulting content
- Social Media Platforms
- YouTube, Facebook, Instagram