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31 July 2026

Harassment of women protesters at Jantar Mantar

The topic provides relevant context for discussing the intersection of digital safety, the role of women in public protests, and the challenges of content moderation in internal security, though it lacks a specific policy or legal development to warrant a higher score.

1 min read Day 4 of 25 2 questions

Notes

  • Recent protests at Jantar Mantar have led to widespread online harassment of female participants.
  • Reported forms of harassment include doxxing (public circulation of private information), rape threats, and death threats.
  • Social media platforms like X and Instagram are being used to amplify calls to identify and target protesters.
  • Harassment tactics include creating 'most wanted' lists, sharing personal addresses, and circulating zero FIRs to incite public action.
  • Victims report that online abuse has transitioned into physical harassment in public spaces.
  • Some social media accounts claim they are merely sharing publicly available content or tagging law enforcement, highlighting the challenge of content moderation and digital accountability.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 25 in Protests against police conduct and state security measures, which has been running since 25 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The rise of digital vigilantism and doxxing poses a significant challenge to the fundamental right to privacy and freedom of expression. Discuss the legal and institutional mechanisms available to address online harassment against women in India. 150 words
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  2. Digital platforms have become double-edged swords, facilitating democratic participation while simultaneously enabling targeted harassment and intimidation. Analyze the ethical and governance challenges posed by social media in the context of protecting the safety and dignity of women protesters in a democracy. 250 words
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