YouTuber approaches Kerala court against TV anchor over Ayyappa remarks

Rahul Easwar, a prominent YouTuber, has filed a petition in the Kerala High Court challenging remarks made by television anchor Sunny Kapikad, which he contends are disrespectful to Lord Ayyappa, the presiding deity of the Sabarimala temple.

According to the petition, the contested statements were made during a television broadcast and subsequently shared across multiple social media platforms. Easwar has argued that the remarks constitute an affront to the religious sentiments of devotees and seek urgent judicial intervention.

Beyond seeking legal action against Kapikad, the petitioner has requested the court to issue directions for the immediate removal of videos containing the allegedly derogatory comments from social media. The petition underscores concerns about the viral nature of digital content and its potential to inflame religious sentiments across broader audiences.

The matter has been scheduled for consideration by the Kerala High Court, which will examine both the substantive allegations and the remedies sought by the petitioner. The case adds to ongoing discussions in Kerala regarding the regulation of public discourse on religious matters, particularly those connected to significant pilgrimage sites.