A PIL before the Allahabad High Court sought an NIA and ED investigation into Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, alleging a coordinated digital campaign affecting public order and requesting suspension and blocking of all social media accounts linked to the satirical organisation.
The Delhi High Court said free speech must not be misused to insult or humiliate others, stressing that “free speech should therefore not trample on dignity and vice versa.” Justice Ravinder Dudeja cautioned influencers and netizens to post responsibly, noting that online content can cause lasting harm.
The Calcutta High Court today directed the CBI to investigate “hateful” social media posts containing images of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim. The Court expressed concerns about regulating online content and instructed the CBI to report back on the next hearing date. All related cases will be heard on September 18.
