Social media not for defamation: HC; asks Salman Khan's neighbour to consider deleting posts
The Bombay High Court has advised a man to consider deleting defamatory social media posts made against his neighbor, actor Salman Khan. The court emphasized that social media access does not grant a license to defame others.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal tension between freedom of expression on social media and the right to reputation.
Access to social media does not entitle anyone to post defamatory content, including against celebrities, the Bombay High Court observed on Thursday (June 11, 2026) while asking Salman Khan’s Panvel farmhouse neighbour to consider deleting his posts against the actor.
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