Broadly Worded Injunction' : Supreme Court Sets Aside Delhi HC Order To Remove 'Defamatory' Content In Wikipedia Page About ANI

The Supreme Court set aside the Delhi High Court's order that directed the removal of Wikipedia's page about ANI (Asian News International), allowing ANI to seek a fresh injunction. The apex court found that the High Court's order for a blanket removal of the entire Wikipedia page was not justified at the interim stage. The Supreme Court clarified that while ANI could pursue its grievances regarding specific defamatory content on the page, a complete takedown was not warranted without a full trial. This decision balances the right to freedom of speech and expression with the right to reputation, allowing for targeted remedies against specific defamatory statements while preserving the availability of information.