2 weeks ago
Pune Woman Seeks Police Action Over Photo Used Without Consent
A woman in Pune, India, saw a picture of herself on the internet that she did not agree to share.
A news channel called ABP Majha used her photo next to a story about what some people want in a husband.
The story listed very strict rules, like wanting a husband who earns a lot of money, is very tall, and does not have female friends.
Many people commented on the post, and some of the comments were mean and rude.
The woman said the mean comments hurt her, even though she had nothing to do with the original post.
She went to the police to ask for help and to take action against the news channel.
She said using her photo without asking her first was wrong and unfair.
The police station is now looking into what happened.
This story reminds us that people should ask before using someone else's photo.
A young woman approached Pune's Hadapsar Police Station alleging ABP Majha used her photograph without permission in a Facebook post on a viral marriage topic.
She said the photo was used without her consent or any verification of her identity or connection to the viral post.
The viral post, originally shared on X, listed 'ideal husband' conditions including a monthly income of at least Rs 2 lakh and a six-foot height requirement.
The woman said the post drew offensive and vulgar comments from social media users and demanded strict legal action for the privacy violation.
The Facebook post appeared to have been deleted by Thursday afternoon, and the photograph accompanying the related article now differs from the one used in the post.
- Who
- A young woman (unnamed) who filed a complaint at Hadapsar Police Station against ABP Majha news channel.
- What
- The woman alleges ABP Majha used her photograph without permission in a Facebook post accompanying a viral story on 'ideal husband' expectations, drawing offensive comments.
- Where
- Pune, India (Hadapsar Police Station), with the post circulating on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
- When
- The woman spoke about the incident on Wednesday night; the Facebook post appeared to have been deleted by Thursday afternoon.
- Why
- She says the photo was used without her consent and without verifying her connection to the viral post, violating her privacy and causing her distress.
Privacy protection
Media practices
Unauthorised use of personal photographs
Privacy protection
The woman says ABP Majha used her photo without consent or verification, violating her privacy and exposing her to offensive and vulgar comments.
Media practices
The article notes the Facebook post appears to have been deleted and the photograph accompanying the related article now differs from the one used in the post, leaving the original association unclear.
Expectations in the viral marriage post
Privacy protection
Social media users debated whether such expectations were realistic and whether it was possible to find a partner who met all the listed conditions.
Media practices
The viral post presented the conditions as a checklist of expectations for an 'ideal husband', ending by asking where a man who met all of them could be found.
Key facts
- Complainant
- Young woman (identity not disclosed)
- Channel involved
- ABP Majha
- Police station
- Hadapsar Police Station, Pune
- Allegation
- Photograph used on Facebook without permission or identity verification
- Viral post topic
- Marriage expectations / 'ideal husband' conditions
- Posting platforms
- Originally X, later Facebook and Instagram
- Status
- Facebook post appears deleted as of Thursday afternoon
- Action sought
- Strict legal action over privacy violation
Quotes
Woman who approached police
Pune resident who approached police
“A well‑known media outlet like ABP Majha used my photo. My photo was used for something very disgusting. I am receiving very bad comments. There are extremely terrible comments under that post. The post is still on Facebook. The comments are very bad. I am going to take strict action against them.”
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