Headline
The Supreme Court of India directs Removal of Content on Social Media Identifying Kolkata Rape-Murder victim immediately .
Summary
The Supreme Court of India for the protection of privacy of a victim ordered the removal of all social media content immediately revealing the identity of a trainee doctor of Kolkata RG Kar Medical College who was raped and then murdered.
Key Facts
- Case name: Kinnori Ghosh and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors., Diary No. 37158-2024
- Name of judges: CJI DY Chandrachud, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra
- The Supreme Court of India ordered the removal of all social media posts revealing the deceased trainee docter’s identity.
- The Supreme Court took the reference of the ‘Nipun Saxena v. Union of India’ case, emphasizing that a deceased victim’s identity must not be disclosed.
Legal Insights
The Supreme Court of India reiterated the importance of protecting the privacy and dignity of deceased doctor trainee by restricting the disclosure of her identity on social media .
Impact
Its aim is to safeguard victim identities, ensuring that the dignity of a deceased person is preserved even after death.
Why It Matters
The ruling showcases victim privacy and addresses the social media misuse which works as a platform in sensationalizing tragic incidents.
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