Actor Manju Warrier files defamation suit against filmmaker Sanalkumar Sasidharan
Actor Manju Warrier has filed an injunction cum defamation suit in Ernakulam against filmmaker Sanalkumar Sasidharan and YouTuber Shajan Skariah, seeking to prevent them from publishing defamatory content, mainly through social media. She also requested Meta to remove existing defamatory content, leading the court to issue an interim injunction against Sasidharan and order notice to Meta.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing legal challenges related to online defamation and the responsibility of social media platforms in content moderation, particularly for public figures.
Actor Manju Warrier has filed an injunction cum defamation suit before the Munsif Court, Ernakulam, seeking an order restraining film maker Sanalkumar Sasidharan from publishing defamatory content against her, mainly through social media.
She also sought a similar order against YouTuber Shajan Skariah and a direction to Meta to remove the defamatory contents from online platforms.
Ms Warrier further filed interlocutory applications, seeking an interim injunction restraining Mr. Sasidharan from publishing any further posts, and a direction to Meta to remove the defamatory contents against her.
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