FollowUps is a public-interest legal initiative created to assist individuals who continue to face online stigma, outdated allegations, or defamatory content even after being acquitted by a competent court in India.
We help with takedowns, de-indexing, legal opinions, and petition drafting.
nyone who has been:
Acquitted in a criminal case
Incorrectly shown online as an accused
Suffering due to old media reports
Facing harassment due to outdated internet content
Denied employment or opportunities due to past allegations
Parents, family members, and NGOs can also approach us on behalf of the affected individual.
You typically need:
Certified copy of your Acquittal Order
List of URLs of harmful content
Screenshots of articles/posts/videos
Your ID proof
Any proof of harm (optional) – such as job refusal or harassment
These documents help us prepare takedown notices and legal opinions.
Yes, in many cases you can.
You may request:
Removal of the article
Correction/update to reflect the acquittal
Removal of sensational or derogatory headlines
Takedown from blogs or personal websites
Platforms act based on legal notices and their removal policies.
De-indexing means removing specific URLs from search results for your name.
The content remains online but is harder to find.
This is useful when complete deletion is not possible, but privacy still needs protection.
No.
No advocate or platform can guarantee removal, because each case depends on:
Platform policies
Jurisdiction
User reports
Court orders (if required)
Nature of content
However, we ensure that all lawful remedies are followed properly and professionally.
Typical timelines:
Media houses: 3 to 15 days
Blogs/Websites: 3 to 10 days
Google de-indexing: 7 to 30 days
Legal notices: Immediate dispatch
Court orders: Case-specific
Timelines may vary depending on cooperation levels.
Yes.
Confidentiality is one of our core principles.
Your documents, identity, URLs, and case details are never published or shared without your written consent.
Yes.
We offer limited pro bono support to individuals who genuinely cannot afford legal services.
Eligibility depends on financial condition, seriousness of harm, and urgency.
Yes.
Our templates are simple and designed for public use.
However, for complex cases or repeated refusals, professional legal intervention is recommended.
You may be eligible if:
You were acquitted
Your case is disposed
Content is outdated, inaccurate, or causing serious harm
Platforms have refused removal
RTBF petitions are generally filed before High Courts.
If a platform refuses, you may pursue:
De-indexing
Injunction suit
Writ petition
Privacy-based representation
Further legal escalation
FollowUps assists in preparing the required documents.
Complete removal is difficult.
However, through de-indexing requests, many URLs can be removed or suppressed for queries related to your name.
Yes, we help with notices and reporting mechanisms for:
YouTube
X/Twitter
WhatsApp groups (to an extent)
Platforms remove content if it violates policy or harms an acquitted person’s dignity.
You may contact us through:
Email: contact@samvidhansesamadhaan.com
Website: followups.samvidhansesamadhaan.com
Intake Form: Available on the Request Assistance page
Telegram: t.me/samvidhansesamadhan