The Delhi High Court has strongly criticised actor Richa Chadha and several media platforms for what it termed “digital vigilantism” in connection with a sexual harassment allegation on an IndiGo flight. The case stems from a March 11 Delhi Mumbai flight incident, where a female journalist accused a co-passenger of inappropriate conduct. Soon after landing, she shared the allegations on social media, revealing the man’s identity, photograph, and workplace details. The post quickly went viral and was amplified by multiple media outlets and public figures, including Chadha. Delhi HC slams Richa Chadha The court took serious note of how the allegations were circulated without verification. Pulling up Chadha for reposting the claim with the remark “Make him famous,” the bench observed, “The endorsement and amplification of an unverified allegation… acts as a catalyst for public shaming and digital vigilantism.” The court emphasised that public figures carry responsibility when sharing sensitive claims. It stated that such actions go beyond free speech and can damage an individual’s reputation without due process. “A public figure bears a legal …