Creators, admins of WhatsApp groups not criminally liable for posts made by members: LHC
The Lahore High Court in Pakistan has ruled that WhatsApp group creators and administrators are not automatically criminally liable for content posted by other members. This decision came during a bail hearing for a man accused of sharing blasphemous content, clarifying legal responsibility for digital platform moderation.
Why it matters
Sets a significant legal precedent for digital accountability and the liability of social media group administrators in Pakistan.
The Lahore High Court building. — Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source LAHORE: In a case pertaining to blasphemy, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday held that the “mere creation or administration of a WhatsApp group does not, by itself, make the creator or administrator criminally liable for every post made by its members”.
The report summarizes a court judgment neutrally, focusing on the legal implications rather than taking a stance on the underlying blasphemy charges.
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