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However, the breaking point came when the digital fight stepped out of the workplace and into the personal life of the journalist. During the online backlash, sensitive personal details—specifically regarding the school attended by Kashyap's child—were shared publicly. This move immediately shifted the nature of the dispute, turning an internet feud into a genuine security risk that left a family exposed to targeted harassment and unwanted public attention.

Refusing to let the targeted campaign continue, Kashyap and the TV Today Network took formal legal action. They approached the Delhi High Court with a defamation lawsuit against Khan Sir and a handful of other well-known digital educators who participated in the backlash. The suit aimed to halt the online attacks and hold the creators accountable for the damage done to their reputations and their personal peace of mind.

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Recognizing the intensity of the situation, the High Court decided to take a constructive approach rather than letting a prolonged courtroom war drag out. The presiding judge intervened and redirected both sides toward a formal mediation process. After probing the matter, the court expressed confidence that a senior mediator could help both parties sit down and iron out their differences quietly and amicably.

Before the peace talks could even begin, the court laid down strict, immediate ground rules to protect the families involved. The judge ordered the educators to immediately take down any posts or videos that exposed details about the journalist's children. At the same time, the court advised the journalist to hold back from targeting the online teachers, reminding the academics that as individuals who shape young minds, they carry a higher standard of public responsibility.

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As both sides step away from social media and into the mediation room, this case highlights a much larger issue in the modern digital age. It serves as a reminder that having millions of followers does not exempt anyone from the legal consequences of personal harassment. How this mediation ends will likely set a major precedent for where the line is drawn between online free speech and accountability.