Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- The London High Court has ordered YouTuber Adil Raja to pay over Rs130 million (£350,000) in damages and legal costs to retired Brigadier Rashid Naseer in a major defamation case. The court's ruling came after finding that Raja had made false and damaging allegations that seriously harmed the former army officer's reputation. The decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate about accountability and responsibility in digital media commentary.

Justice Richard Spearman, who presided over the case, concluded that the statements made by Raja were untrue and defamatory. The judge directed him to pay £50,000 in damages along with approximately £300,000 in legal expenses. The verdict highlighted th...