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in a sealed cover with the Court. Upon perusing the said information, directions, if any, shall be passed after hearing the parties. 48. I.A. 8461/2020 is disposed of in the above terms. PRATHIBA M. SINGH JUDGE AUGUST 30, 2022/dk/ms Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:DEVANSHU JOSHI Signing Date:31.08.2022 12:12:31 CS (COMM) 282/2020 Page 51 of 51

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Neetu Singh v. Telegram

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India

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Latitude: 23.078537445745496

Longitude: 78.60363571015989

Country Location (linked Case Law): India

Decision Date: Aug 30, 2022

Case Status: Closed

Case Outcome (Procedural)

Motion Granted

Case Outcome (Disposition)

Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted

Keywords

Intellectual Property
Privacy

Judicial Body: First Instance Court

Court Name: The High Court of Delhi

Case Number: CS (COMM) 282/2020

Case Summary: The High Court of Delhi ordered the disclosure of personal data of individuals who were circulating infringing material, finding that their identities were not protected by the right to privacy as they were undertaking illegal activities. The Plaintiffs filed the suit to prevent the violation of their intellectual property rights after the original infringing material was taken down, but fresh versions of it were posted on newly created channels. Hence, the Plaintiffs sought information relating to the identities of the individuals involved in the continued spread/sharing of the infringing material. Telegram argued that disclosing the identities of the posters would result in violations of the fundamental right to life and personal liberty, and freedom of expression as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. The Court was of the opinion that these rights cannot prevent an infringer from facing the consequences of illegal actions. The Court finally directed Telegram to disclose all the details including mobile numbers, IP addresses, email addresses, etc. of the channels/devices which were involved in spread of the infringing content to the court in a sealed cover.

Case Significance: The decision establishes a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.

Related Caselaw (self)

Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India

Source URL: Global Freedom of Expression

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CIPIT

Date Updated: May 13, 2024

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