Karnataka High Court issues additional guidelines to prevent arbitrary use of power by police for registering FIRs based on social media posts
The Karnataka High Court has issued new guidelines to prevent the arbitrary registration of FIRs based on social media posts. The court emphasized the need to protect freedom of expression and ensure police adhere to constitutional safeguards.
Why it matters
This ruling is significant for digital rights and the balance between law enforcement powers and individual freedom of speech in India.
Karnataka High Court issues additional guidelines to prevent arbitrary use of power by police for registering FIRs based on social media posts left A file photo of the High Court of Karnataka https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/8v8lbj/article71616391.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Karnataka-HC-diGUOGMQFFG.1.jpg.jpg SREENIVASA MURTHY V Bengaluru / Karnataka : 19/08/2020 : A view of High Court of Karnataka on 19 August 2020. Photo : V Sreenivasa Murthy/The Hindu. Bengaluru Taking serious note of registration of multiple first information reports (FIRs) mechanically based on social media post in the State, the High Court of Karnataka has issued additional guidelines to protect the public from indiscriminate and arbitrary exercise of police powers without adherence to statutory and constitutional safeguards.
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