The interim order was passed in a defamation suit filed by Khan over a series of interviews and podcasts in which Kashyap allegedly made derogatory comments about the actor and his family.
The channel, owned by Komal Mehru and hosted by Khushboo Hazare, had published interviews on YouTube and other social media platforms.
Justice PG Bhosale observed that the statements flagged by Khan were “defamatory, derogatory, abusive and insulting in nature and harmful to the reputation of the plaintiff.”
The Court held that such remarks lowered Khan’s image in the eyes of the public.
Hence, it rejected Kashyap’s claim of protection under free speech.
“Each individual has his privacy and image to be protected. The argument that Kashyap has a right to freedom of speech and expression cannot be accepted,” the Court said.
