High CourtsDivision Bench(2017) 12 DEL CK 0490

Shadab Husain Khan vs Union Of India And Ors

Delhi High Court · Decided on 1 December 2017

HON’BLE JUDGES
Gita Mittal, J · C. Hari Shankar, J
RESULT
Disposed Of
CASE NUMBER
Civil Writ Petition No. 10706 Of 2017, Civil Miscellaneous No. 43873 Of 2017

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Judgment

11 paragraphs · 215 words

Gita Mittal, J

1.

This writ petition has been filed in public interest making a grievance that the petitioner is receiving offensive and insulting anonymous messages

through the social media. It is complained that despite requests to the respondents, vide letters dated 31st August, 2017 and 1st November, 2017 to

intervene in the matter and take action against the website and mobile application involved in sending such messages, no action has been taken.

2.

It cannot be denied that it is for the respondents to examine the complaint and verify the stated facts and to take action in the matter.

3.

In view thereof, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent nos. 1 and 2, who are represented before us on advance notice, to

treat this writ petition as a representation; verify and enquire into the grievance of the petitioner and take a view thereon within one month from today.

If any action is required to be taken, the same shall be taken expeditiously.

4.

The order which is passed and the action taken shall be communicated to the petitioner forthwith.

The writ petition and application are disposed of in the above terms.

It is made clear that we have not expressed any view on the merits of the matter.