Bombay HC Issues Restraining Order on Sonu Nigam’s X Impersonator
In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has passed an ex-parte interim order restraining a lawyer named Sonu Nigam Singh, who has been accused of impersonating singer Sonu Nigam on X (formerly Twitter). The lawyer, who has over 90,000 followers on the platform, allegedly made politically and communally sensitive comments that directed backlash towards the singer and his family.
As reported by Bar and Bench, the singer Sonu Nigam filed a petition in the Bombay High Court, alleging that the lawyer, Sonu Nigam Singh, was impersonating him on X and making defamatory statements. The singer claimed that the impersonator’s comments were causing harm to his reputation and were also threatening his family’s safety.
The petition filed by Sonu Nigam states that the impersonator had amassed a significant following on X, which was being used to spread hate speech and divisive rhetoric. The singer alleged that the impersonator’s comments were aimed at causing harm to his reputation and were also designed to incite violence against his family and followers.
The Bombay High Court, in its ex-parte interim order, restrained Sonu Nigam Singh from using the name “Sonu Nigam” on X or any other social media platform. The court also directed the impersonator to delete all tweets and posts made in the name of the singer.
The order was passed by Justice Gautam S. Patel, who observed that the impersonator’s actions were likely to cause irreparable harm to the singer’s reputation and were also violative of his fundamental rights. The court noted that the impersonator’s comments were not only defamatory but also threatened to cause harm to the singer’s family and followers.
The singer’s petition alleged that the impersonator had been using his account to spread hate speech and divisive rhetoric, which was likely to cause harm to the singer’s reputation and also threaten his family’s safety. The petition also alleged that the impersonator had been using the singer’s name to gain followers and attention on X.
The Bombay High Court’s order is a significant development in the case, as it restraining the impersonator from using the singer’s name and also directing him to delete all tweets and posts made in the name of the singer. The order is also a clear indication that the court is taking the matter seriously and is committed to protecting the singer’s rights and reputation.
The case highlights the importance of taking action against impersonators who use social media platforms to spread hate speech and divisive rhetoric. It also underscores the need for social media platforms to take proactive steps to prevent the spread of such content and to ensure that users are not impersonating others online.
In conclusion, the Bombay High Court’s order restraining Sonu Nigam’s X impersonator is a significant development in the case, and it is likely to have a positive impact on the singer’s reputation and safety. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of taking action against impersonators who use social media platforms to spread hate speech and divisive rhetoric.
