Delhi HC directs Google, Twitter, media houses to block links to videos, reports alleging Muslim man forced woman to convert

The Delhi High Court Friday directed certain media houses as well as social media platforms to block links to news reports and videos accusing a Muslim man of “forcing” a woman to convert to Islam.

The single-judge bench of Justice Prathiba Singh directed, “Considering that there is a severe threat to independent investigation in the FIR and to the safety and security of the Petitioner, as is evident from the comments and videos which have been placed before this Court, it is directed that the links which have been set out in paragraph 11 (of the petition) shall be immediately blocked for public viewing till the next date of hearing”.