FollowUps is a constitutional initiative dedicated to assisting individuals who continue to face online stigma after being acquitted by a competent court. We help remove outdated, defamatory and misleading digital content that violates dignity, privacy, and the fundamental right to reputation under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
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The justice system restores your innocence when a court acquits you. However, the internet often continues to hold on to outdated allegations, sensational headlines, and derogatory labels. FollowUps aims to ensure that acquitted individuals do not continue to suffer digital punishment long after being cleared by a court of law.
We prepare and send legal notices to media platforms, blogs, forums, and social networks requesting removal or correction of defamatory or incorrect content.
We draft structured applications to Google and other search engines to request de-indexing or suppression of specific URLs related to acquitted individuals.
Where required, we prepare writ petitions, injunction suits, and privacy-based remedies to protect dignity and reputation online.
Persons acquitted in criminal cases
Professionals losing employment due to old online content
Families facing social stigma
Students denied opportunities due to false digital trail
Anyone whose acquittal is not reflected online
Case Example 1 – Employment Denial
An acquitted individual from Delhi continued to appear in search results as an “accused.” We assisted in filing takedown notices and ensured correction on two news portals.
Case Example 2 – Social Stigma
A college student acquitted of allegations still faced harassment due to old viral posts. FollowUps assisted in getting harmful posts removed.
Share your acquittal order and relevant links.
Our legal team reviews your documents and suggests a suitable remedy.
We prepare legal notices and intermediary requests.
We monitor search results for up to six months.
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FollowUps operates as a public-interest digital rights project. Your support enables free legal guidance, research, and assistance for individuals who cannot afford representation.
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Q1: Can an acquitted person get online content removed?
Yes, legally and constitutionally. Remedies include takedown notices, de-indexing requests, injunctions, and privacy-based writ petitions.
Q2: Do you guarantee removal?
No legal professional can guarantee removal, as platforms act on their internal policies. We ensure all lawful remedies are pursued properly.
Q3: How long does it take?
Some platforms act within 3–7 days; litigation takes longer.
Q4: Do you offer free assistance?
Yes, limited pro-bono assistance is available based on eligibility.