Court Orders Removal of Senior Advocate's Photos from Fraudulent Use

The Delhi High Court imposed restrictions on unidentified individuals from misusing Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa's images and identity for fraudulent activities. Pahwa's lawsuit highlighted the impersonation of his identity in WhatsApp and multiple platforms to deceive the public. The court ordered the removal of his images from all online platforms.

The Delhi High Court issued an interim order on Tuesday, preventing unidentified individuals from using the images and identity of Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa to deceive the public.

Justice Jyoti Singh directed the removal of Pahwa's images from various online platforms following a complaint that an unknown person was impersonating him on WhatsApp. The impersonator allegedly used Pahwa's photo as a display picture, fabricating articles to craft fraudulent investment schemes.

Pahwa's lawsuit claimed the impersonator was running multiple WhatsApp groups and mobile applications, misleading users by misusing his name and reputation. The misuse gravely threatened public interest and damaged Pahwa's professional standing, prompting the court to issue protective measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)