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Authoritative articles on online reputation law, content removal strategy, and defamation defence in India — written by practising legal professionals.
Your Legal Rights When False Reviews Harm Your Business
Fake Google reviews and false Justdial listings are actionable in Indian law. Here is what you can do — and what to document first.
Section 66A IT Act vs Section 499 IPC: What Works for Online Defamation
Section 66A was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015. Section 499 IPC remains fully valid. Here is what Indian law actually offers victims of online defamation.
How Delhi High Court Handles Online Reputation Cases
Delhi HC has issued landmark orders on Google de-indexing, anonymous poster identification, and cross-border platform takedowns. A practitioner-level overview.
Can You Remove a News Article That Defames You in India?
News portals enjoy press freedom protections, but they are not immune from defamation law. Here is when and how articles can be removed or corrected.
5 Steps to Take When Someone Posts False Accusations Online
False accusations online — whether on Twitter, Reddit, or anonymous forums — require a structured legal response. Here is the playbook.
Google De-listing vs Content Removal: What Is the Difference?
De-listing removes a URL from Google's index. Removal deletes the source. One is invisible; the other is gone. Understanding the difference determines your legal strategy.
ORM for Doctors: How Medical Professionals Fight False Reviews in India
A single 1-star review can cost a doctor hundreds of patients. Indian law provides specific remedies that most medical professionals do not know about.
Real Estate Developers and Online Defamation: A Legal Guide
Builder forums, consumer portals, and social media groups amplify complaints — some legitimate, many false. Here is how developers protect their reputation legally.
Why Startup Founders Need ORM Before Series A
Investors Google your name. Employees read Glassdoor. Partners check your press. Your digital reputation is a diligence document — and most founders ignore it.
How to Remove a Defamatory YouTube Video in India
A YouTube video with false allegations can rank for your name within 48 hours. Indian law provides specific routes — from IT Act notices to High Court injunctions.
IT Act Section 79 Explained: The Law Behind Platform Takedown Notices
Section 79 of the Information Technology Act is the primary legal lever for compelling platforms to remove harmful content. Here is how it actually works.
Glassdoor Review Removal in India: A Legal Step-by-Step Guide
False Glassdoor reviews are actionable under Indian law. Glassdoor's standard process rarely works — here is what does.
Right to Be Forgotten in India: What the Law Says in 2026
India does not have a fully codified Right to Be Forgotten, but courts and the DPDP Act are changing that. Here is the current legal status and how to use it in 2026.
Emergency Content Removal: When 24-Hour Takedowns Are Possible in India
Not all content removal takes weeks. Certain content categories and legal routes in India can achieve removal within 24 to 48 hours. Here is when and how.
How to Remove Anonymous Defamation from Social Media in India
Anonymous accounts cause the most lasting damage because victims assume nothing can be done. Here is how Indian law unmasks and removes anonymous defamatory content.
Defamatory WhatsApp Forward: Can You Have It Removed?
WhatsApp is end-to-end encrypted, but that does not mean defamatory forwards are beyond legal reach. Here is what Indian law can actually do.
AI-Generated Defamation and Deepfakes: Legal Remedies in India
AI-generated false content and deepfakes are an emerging legal frontier. Indian law already provides multiple remedies — here is the current framework.
Online Defamation for Chartered Accountants and Lawyers: A Practical Guide
Regulated professionals face special risks from online defamation — including bar council and ICAI disciplinary consequences. Here is the specific legal framework.
ORM for Hospitals and Clinics: Managing False Reviews and Defamation Legally
Hospitals with 3-star Google ratings lose 50% of prospective patients to better-rated competitors. Fake reviews are a systematic attack — and legal removal is the systematic response.
Best Reputation Management Companies in India (2026) — Ranked by Legal Experts
A definitive ranking of India's top ORM firms in 2026 — evaluated on legal capability, removal permanence, pricing transparency, and verifiable results. RepuLex leads as the only legal-first firm.
How to Choose a Reputation Management Company in India — A Lawyer's Guide
Most ORM agencies in India offer suppression, not removal. This guide helps you identify the right firm for your case — with six criteria that separate credible firms from those that will waste your money.
How to Find the Right Online Defamation Lawyer in India
Not every advocate handles online defamation cases effectively. Here is what to look for — and what credentials to verify — before engaging counsel for a digital reputation matter.
Why Online Reputation Management is Critical Before IPO or Fundraising in India
A single negative search result at due diligence can derail a fundraise or delay an IPO. Here is how Indian startups and founders are using legal ORM to protect their reputation before going public.
Personal Brand Reputation Management for Executives, Professionals, and HNIs in India
For high-net-worth individuals, senior executives, and public professionals, online reputation is not separate from professional standing — it is professional standing. Here is how to protect it legally.
IT Act Section 79: How It Forces Platforms to Remove Content Within 36 Hours
Section 79 of the IT Act is the most powerful content removal tool in India. A properly served notice strips a platform's safe harbour protection and creates a 36-hour legal obligation to act. Here is exactly how it works.
IPC 499/500 and BNS Section 356: India's Defamation Law Explained for 2026
Defamation in India is both a civil wrong and a criminal offence. IPC Sections 499 and 500 — now BNS Section 356 — define the law. Understanding it is the first step to removing defamatory content legally.
How to Remove a News Article from Google India: The Legal Route (2026)
News articles rank at the top of search results and are nearly impossible to remove without legal process. Here is the step-by-step legal route used by Indian courts and IT Act practitioners to permanently remove defamatory news articles.
Glassdoor Review Removal India: What Actually Works in 2026
Glassdoor is the hardest review platform to get reviews removed from in India. Standard reports fail. SEO suppression is temporary. Here is the legal route that works — and what does not.
RepuLex vs Build Brand Better: Which ORM Firm Is Right for You?
Build Brand Better uses SEO suppression — content buried but never gone. RepuLex uses IT Act notices and court orders to permanently remove content. Here is the full comparison.
RepuLex vs Value4Brand: A Direct Comparison for Indian Businesses
Value4Brand offers SEO-based ORM across India. RepuLex offers permanent legal content removal using IT Act and court orders. Here is what each firm actually does — and which is right for your situation.
RepuLex vs Techmagnate ORM: SEO Agency Add-On vs Dedicated Legal Firm
Techmagnate is a well-established SEO agency that offers ORM as an add-on. RepuLex is built exclusively around legal content removal. The difference matters when your reputation problem is a legal one.
Why SEO Suppression Fails: The Case for Legal Content Removal in India
Most Indian ORM agencies suppress content — they push it down in search results. The problem: suppression is temporary, expensive, and leaves the legal liability intact. Here is why permanent legal removal is the only durable solution.
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