Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Madras High Court Denies Gag Order
The Madras High Court refused to stop a costume designer from sharing posts, interviews, and photos about her relationship with a chef.
The court said the chef didn't prove that the content was being used for commercial gain.
The judge started the order by quoting an ancient poet, Thiruvalluvar, who talked about the consequences of extramarital relationships.
The chef wanted to stop the designer from posting anything that he said hurt his reputation, but the court said freedom of speech is important and can't be restricted without good reason.
The designer said she was just telling the truth about their relationship, which the chef had allegedly misrepresented.
Madras High Court refused to grant interim injunctions to a chef against a costume designer.
The court cited freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) and quoted Thiruvalluvar on moral restraint.
The chef sought to restrain the designer from publishing content about their relationship.
The court stated that the chef must prove commercial exploitation of personality rights.
The designer argued that her posts were disclosures of lived reality and not defamatory.
- Who
- Madras High Court, Chef and Entrepreneur, Costume Designer
- What
- Denial of interim injunctions to restrain the publication of content related to a personal relationship
- When
- January 7
- Where
- Madras High Court
- Why
- To uphold freedom of speech and prevent misuse of defamation law
- Court
- Madras High Court
- Justice
- N Senthilkumar
- Plaintiff
- Chef and Entrepreneur
- Defendant
- Costume Designer
- Article Cited
- Article 19(1)(a)
- Poet Quoted
- Thiruvalluvar
- Date of Order
- January 7