Disha Ravi moves Delhi HC seeking direction to police to not leak probe material

Disha has also sought a direction to restrain various media houses from violating her rights to privacy, reputation and fair trial

Climate activist Disha Ravi has approached the Delhi High Court seeking a direction to restrain various media houses from violating her rights to privacy, reputation and fair trial.

She also asked the court to restrain Delhi Police from leaking any investigation material, including alleged contents of private WhatsApp chats and communication with the third parties.

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The plea filed sought directions to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to take appropriate action against some TV channels including under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.

Everything you need to know about Disha Ravi case

Disha was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on February 13 from Bengaluru for her alleged role in a case related to the toolkit, posted on Twitter by Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg with regard to farmers protests. She is at present in police custody.