Siddaramaiah Moves Court to Stop Circulation of Videos Linking Him to Honey-Trap Row
He seeks a permanent injunction against 42 media and platform defendants and asks the court to order an investigation into the disputed clips.
- On Tuesday, Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah filed a petition at the Additional City and Sessions Court in Bengaluru, seeking to block circulation of defamatory audio and video clips linked to a reported sting operation.
- The legal move follows a political confrontation with Union Minister Kumaraswamy regarding the purported sting. Siddaramaiah maintains he has no connection to the video, describing the content as a politically motivated smear campaign.
- Naming 42 entities including WhatsApp, YouTube, and Google India, Siddaramaiah's suit seeks permanent injunction against publishing videos. The plaint refers to a recording in which a woman alleges sexual exploitation as a minor around 2011.
- According to court filings, the recording surfaced publicly in September, nearly 15 years after the alleged incident. The court is expected to take up the petition on Tuesday.
- While seeking an impartial probe, Siddaramaiah lodged a complaint with the City Police Commissioner, asserting support for media freedom while arguing some outlets misuse it to spread false information.
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Why Siddaramaiah Is Fighting 'Disinformation' In Court
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has initiated legal proceedings, including seeking a court injunction and filing a police complaint, against a video circulating on social media that he claims falsely links him to a sting operation. He and his son, Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah, assert the video is a fabricated attempt at character assassination and disinformation.
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Times of IndiaSiddaramaiah moves court to stop circulation of videos linking him to honey-trap row
Siddaramaiah has filed a lawsuit to prevent media from publishing allegations related to a purported sting operation. He claims that the accusations are false and have no basis. The suit targets 42 media organizations and digital platforms naming him in defamatory videos. Siddaramaiah has also asked for an investigation into the source of the allegations. He emphasizes the importance of responsible media reporting and freedom of expression.
Siddaramaiah seeks legal action over allegedly defamatory content
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has filed a petition before the Bengaluru City Civil Court, seeking protection against the circulation of allegedly defamatory and derogatory messages, social media posts and videos about him. Advocate Praveen Kamath submitted the application on behalf of Siddaramaiah on Monday, requesting an injunction to prevent the publication and distribution … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City N…
Siddaramaiah moves Bengaluru court seeking injunction against circulation of alleged sting operation content
Sources close to Siddaramaiah stated that the petition seeks to restrain media organisations and other platforms from sharing or broadcasting defamatory and fal
<p style="text-align: justify;">Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday (October 12, 2026) asked the court to stop the circulation of a video that is going viral on social media. He has asked the court to issue an injunction to stop the broadcast and circulation of the video on media and social media platforms.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Siddaramaiah says that false claims are being spread about him on social media, so he…
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