The 2004 DPS RK Puram MMS scandal remains one of the most significant turning points in the history of the Indian internet, marking the moment the country first grappled with the dark side of digital connectivity and mobile technology [2]. The Incident: A Digital Firestorm
The DPS RK Puram MMS scandal of 2004 was a high-profile incident involving the non-consensual filming and distribution of an explicit video of two minor students. It is often cited as India's first major viral "sex scandal," sparking national outrage over privacy, the misuse of mobile technology, and the responsibilities of internet intermediaries. Incident Details
Potential harm to real individuals: Even if the event was widely discussed in the past, writing an article that resurrects or centers on explicit claims could revive harassment, defamation, or trauma for those involved—especially if they were students at the time.
In late 2004, a male student at Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, identified as Hemant Chugh, used a mobile phone to record an explicit video of a female student. The clip was subsequently shared via Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) and eventually reached the internet. The Baazee.com Controversy