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Manju Warrier wins interim injunction against filmmaker Sasidharan over defamation

Kerala court restrains filmmaker from publishing defamatory content against the actor on social media.

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What to know

  • Manju Warrier obtained a temporary injunction from Munsiff Court barring filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan from publishing defamatory content, with Meta ordered to remove the contested material.
  • Warrier's counsel alleges Sasidharan creates approximately 10,000 pieces of defamatory content daily across media and social media despite prior criminal cases filed against him in 2022 and 2023.
  • The case will be heard fully on November 5, 2026; Sasidharan is currently on hunger strike demanding release of the Hema Committee report and an inquiry into the cases against him.

“In that suit, the Munsiff Court has now issued a temporary order instructing him not to defame Manju Warrier anymore. The Munsiff Court has issued a temporary injunction against Sasidharan.”

Santhi M, Manju Warrier's counsel, Actor's counsel · Indian Express ↗ · Sep 19, 11:06 PM

Manju Warrier ActorSanal Kumar Sasidharan FilmmakerShajan Skaria YouTuber and online news portal operatorSanthi M Manju Warrier's counsel

Manju Warrier wins interim injunction against filmmaker Sasidharan over defamation
The Hindu National

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    Court issues temporary injunction and summons defendants

    Third Additional Munsiff Court Judge Reeja R Nair issued a temporary injunction restraining Sasidharan from defaming Warrier and directed Meta to remove alleged defamatory content. Summons were issued to Sasidharan, Skaria, and Meta, with the petition hearing scheduled for November 5.

    “A person named Sanal Kumar Sasidharan continuously defames Manju Warrier, gives false news against her, and creates around 10,000 pieces of content daily on media and social media to defame her.”
    — Santhi M, Manju Warrier's counsel
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    Manju Warrier files defamation suit against filmmaker Sasidharan

    Actor Manju Warrier filed an injunction suit before Munsiff Court in Ernakulam seeking to restrain filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan and YouTuber Shajan Skaria from publishing defamatory content, mainly through social media platforms.

    1. 4 outlets ‘Violating privacy, dignity’: Actor Manju Warrier sues filmmaker

      first by The New Indian Express, 5d ago · also Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu, Bar and Bench

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    2. 2 outlets first by thenewsminute.com, 4d ago · also Indian Express · read ↗