Privacy and Social media – Is the constitutional core of human dignity. [(210) PLRIJ 041]

Privacy:

• Is seen as the ultimate expression of the sanctity of an individual.
• Dignity cannot be achieved without privacy.
• It is a constitutional value based on fundamental rights.
• Privacy and its associated values ensure dignity for the individual.
• Dignity is the core that unites fundamental rights.
• Privacy is considered the constitutional core of human dignity.

Facts:

• The petitioner, a certified Ayurvedic Therapist, Beautician, and Massage & Spa Therapist, was labeled as a victim in a case registered under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.
• Her name, images, and details were published on online media links and YouTube channels, leading to humiliation and cyber-attacks.
• The petitioner’s grievance is that circulating her personal details on social media infringes on her privacy.
• Despite filing complaints with the police to remove the personal information from social media, no actions were taken.
• Directions have been issued to remove the petitioner’s images from online media links, pursuant to the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, in relation to YouTube and Social Media.
• (210) PLRIJ 041
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