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Business Protection

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.

2025-02-186 min read
Legal Analysis

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.

2025-03-018 min read
Court Insights

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.

2025-03-127 min read
Content Removal

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.

2025-03-206 min read
Action Guides

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.

2025-04-025 min read
Explainers

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.

2025-04-155 min read
Industry Guides

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.

2025-04-287 min read
Industry Guides

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.

2025-05-106 min read
Business Protection

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.

2025-05-225 min read

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