'Attacking without verifying not correct': HC to CJP leader on Gaurav Bhatia post
The Delhi High Court has advised defendants in a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia to remove disputed social media posts voluntarily. The court emphasized that while protest is a right, it should be expressed articulately and verified before publication.
Why it matters
The case reflects the ongoing tension between freedom of expression and defamation laws in the context of social media activism in India.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the defendants in a defamation case filed by senior advocate and BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia whether they were willing to voluntarily remove the disputed social media posts.The court observed that there were different ways to protest and that criticism should be expressed in a more articulate manner.Justice Tushar Rao Gedela made the observations while hearing Bhatia’s Rs 2-crore defamation suit against Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, Abhijeet Dipke and others. Bhatia appeared in person, according to news agency ANI.During the hearing, the Court questioned the inclusion of Abhijeet Dipke as a defendant and asked what material had been posted by him.
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