Supreme Court Orders Wikipedia to Remove Identity of Kolkata Rape Victim

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:39am on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday India

The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, directed Wikipedia to remove the name and photo of the Kolkata rape victim from its website. The court reaffirmed that the identity of rape and murder victims should remain undisclosed, citing existing laws and guidelines. This order aims to protect the victim's privacy and prevent further distress to their family. Wikipedia must comply with the directive, ensuring the victim's anonymity is maintained.

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