Aaradhya Bachchan case: Delhi HC judgment will help ensure the privacy of children, say experts

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Legal experts are applauding a recent judgment by the Delhi High Court in the Aaradhya Bachchan case, which they say will help protect the privacy of children. The case involved a petition filed by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, seeking a ban on media coverage of their daughter Aaradhya’s school activities.

The High Court ruled in favor of the Bachchan family, stating that the child’s right to privacy must be respected. The Court also ordered media outlets to refrain from publishing any photographs or videos of the child that were taken without the family’s consent. Experts say that the judgment is an important step in safeguarding the privacy of children in India, where media coverage of celebrities and their families can be intense and invasive. They note that the ruling sets an important precedent for future cases involving the privacy of children.

Some experts are also calling for a broader discussion about the rights of children in India, including the need for stronger laws and policies to protect their privacy. They argue that children should be able to grow up without being subjected to constant media scrutiny or having their images shared without their consent.

–Re-reported from the story originally published in The New Indian Express