The police issued a press release stating that the video, uploaded in January, portrayed the woman – a resident of Adambakkam – in a derogatory manner, prompting her to file a formal complaint.
Following the complaint, investigators registered a case invoking sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act, the Information Technology (IT) Act, and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (TNPHW) Act, which together address defamation, cyber offences and gender‑based harassment.
Authorities said the arrest was made under these statutes to curb the spread of harmful content on social media platforms and to protect individuals, especially women, from online harassment.
Nakkeeran has not yet issued a comment on the arrest of its journalist, and legal experts note that the case could set a precedent for how Indian courts treat defamatory content posted online.