Her story is a quiet revolution, proving that one woman’s courage can help clean society, one post at a time.

A Beacon Against the Digital StormSangita Das Jana: Fighting the Digital Dirt

In the town of Midnapore, West Bengal, lives Sangita Das Jana, a lawyer with a strong sense of justice. She was not born into wealth or privilege, but she carried a deep belief that fairness should reach everyone, not just the rich. After finishing law school in the early 2000s, she chose public service over corporate jobs, saying, “Justice is for the forgotten, not just the posh.”

Her turning point came in 2015. One evening, while drinking tea, she scrolled through social media and saw a flood of cruel posts. Women were insulted, their photos mocked, and hate spread like a storm. One case struck her deeply: a young girl of eighteen, bullied online for a simple selfie, driven into despair. Sangita realised that social media had become a dangerous battlefield where dignity was under attack. She decided to act.

She began by taking free cases, filing complaints under the Indecent Representation of Women Act, and even challenging platforms like Facebook. Threats soon followed—anonymous messages, hacked accounts—but she stood firm. Her first big victory was a court order to remove 500 obscene posts from a local harassment group. It was proof that one determined voice could make a difference.

The fight grew harder during the pandemic in 2020. With people isolated, indecent content spread faster—revenge porn, fake videos, and deepfakes. Sangita founded the “Digital Veil Initiative,” a small group of lawyers and survivors, to push for stronger cyber laws. She worked long nights in her modest office, studying legal texts under a flickering bulb. Critics mocked her, saying she was interfering with free speech. A powerful influencer even sued her after she exposed his predatory messages. The trial was tough, but Sangita cross‑examined with skill and revealed the truth, winning the case.

By 2025, her efforts had reached the national stage. Her petitions influenced the Supreme Court to tighten rules on social media. She now runs workshops in villages, teaching women how to report abuse safely. Her book, Veils of Venom, is sold in roadside stalls, spreading awareness. Yet, challenges remain—AI‑generated fake images and global platforms avoiding responsibility. At 45, with grey strands showing her battles, Sangita mentors young lawyers. “We can’t stop the storm,” she says, “but we can build stronger umbrellas.”

Her story is a quiet revolution, proving that one woman’s courage can help clean society, one post at a time.

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