YouTuber moves Kerala HC seeking case against Sunny Kapikad for ‘derogatory’ remarks about Ayyappa
YouTuber Rahul Easwar has petitioned the Kerala High Court to remove social media content by activist Sunny M. Kapikad that allegedly demeans Hindu deities. The court has issued notices to the state government, police, and Meta, requesting a response by September 2026.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal tension between freedom of speech and the regulation of religious sentiments on digital platforms in India.
YouTuber Rahul Easwar has approached the Kerala High Court seeking directions to remove the videos, which allegedly contains derogatory remarks about Ayyappa and Malikapurathamma, reportedly made by social activist and writer Sunny M. Kapikad, from social media.
Mr. Easwar sought directions to the Keralam government, the police, and Meta to remove the videos, all corresponding URL links and digital copies. He also requested the registration of a criminal case against Mr. Kapikad. He also sought a direction to Meta and other social media platforms to either temporarily block, take down or disable public access to the video in question.
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