Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea of Man Filming Women on Bengaluru Metro
1 hour agoCrime
49LENS
2 SourcesBangalore, India
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Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea of Man Filming Women on Bengaluru Metro

A Bengaluru man, B.K. Diganth, was accused of secretly filming women on Namma Metro trains and sharing the videos on social media under the handle 'Metro Chicks,' amassing nearly 7,000 followers. The Karnataka High Court rejected his plea to quash criminal proceedings, emphasizing that such acts violate women's privacy and threaten their safety in public transport. Justice M. Nagaprasanna highlighted that public transport should be a safe space, and allowing the case to be dismissed could encourage similar offenses.

Political Bias
35%63%2%
Sentiment
32%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 29 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 35%● Center 63%● Right 2%

The articles primarily present a legal and social perspective focusing on privacy and safety issues without evident political framing. The court's stance is central, emphasizing law enforcement and women's rights. There is no partisan commentary, and the coverage reflects judicial and public safety concerns rather than political debate.

Sentiment — Negative (32/100)

The tone across the articles is serious and critical of the accused's actions, reflecting concern for victims' privacy and safety. The court's firm rejection of the plea conveys a negative view of the behavior while underscoring the importance of protecting public spaces. Overall, the sentiment is cautionary and condemning of the misconduct.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thehinduPublic transport must be safe and dignified, not a space of silent fear: Karnataka High CourtLeftNeutral
news18Bengaluru Man Secretly Filmed Women On Namma Metro, Built 7,000 Followers On 'Metro Chicks'; HC EnragedCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 29 Apr, 06:10 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1829 Apr, 06:10 am
    Bengaluru Man Secretly Filmed Women On Namma Metro, Built 7,000 Followers On 'Metro Chicks'; HC Enraged
  2. 2
    thehindu29 Apr, 04:04 pm
    Public transport must be safe and dignified, not a space of silent fear: Karnataka High Court

Lens Score breakdown

49/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • public safety issue

    This story involves a risk to public safety — infrastructure failure, regulatory lapse, hazardous conditions, or emergency mishandling.

  • rights violation

    This story involves alleged violations of constitutional or human rights — freedom of expression, due process, custodial rights, minority rights.

  • sexual misconduct

    This story involves allegations of sexual harassment, assault, or exploitation.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
II Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court BengaluruBanashankari PoliceKarnataka High Court
Enforcement
Banashankari Police
Judiciary
II Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court BengaluruKarnataka High CourtJustice M. Nagaprasanna

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Bangalore, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
29 Apr 2026
Key entities
DiganthInstagramBangaloreKarnataka High CourtNamma MetroMetro (British newspaper)Telegram (messaging service)BanashankariThe Times of IndiaCriminal procedureRight to privacyStalking