Journalist Arrested For Defamatory Video Against YouTuber

The Hindu · india

A 58-year-old journalist from Nakkeeran, Damodharan Prakash, was arrested by Adambakkam police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He faces charges for allegedly posting a derogatory and defamatory video on social media against a 38-year-old woman YouTuber. The complaint led to a case filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act, IT Act, and TNPHW Act. This action highlights legal consequences for online defamation and harassment.