‘Was being playful’: Delhi HC quashes plea against Dalai Lama over kissing video row | India News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court dismissed a PIL concerning the alleged molestation of a boy by the Dalai Lama, as seen in a viral video last year. The court stated that the religious leader was "being playful" and had already apologised for the incident. In the video, the Dalai Lama was seen kissing the boy on the lips and asking him to "suck his tongue", which caused controversy on social media.The petitioner, 'Confederation of NGOs', requested the court to direct authorities to take action under the Pocso Act and ensure the child's identity is removed from news portals.However, a bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan said the PIL could not be entertained and the incident was not premeditated. The court stated that if someone is aggrieved, they can take appropriate legal action."T...