The Bombay High Court restrained Meta and others from hosting posts falsely linking Malabar Gold to Pakistan. The Court said using a UK influencer cannot justify spreading defamatory content.
WhatsApp has filed a petition in the Allahabad High Court against a ruling by the Uttar Pradesh State Consumer Commission, which allowed a consumer complaint regarding a service disruption to proceed in Indian courts. The high court has put the proceedings on hold until further notice, with the next hearing scheduled for July.
The Uttar Pradesh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled that WhatsApp can be sued in Indian consumer courts, as its services impact Indian users. This decision overturned a previous dismissal, affirming that WhatsApp, as a service provider, falls under Indian consumer laws. The commission directed the district forum to register and resolve a complaint from Amitabh Thakur within 90 days.
A court ruled that sending messages like “you are slim, smart, and fair” to an unknown woman at night constitutes obscenity. Such remarks can be intrusive and unwelcome, violating personal boundaries. The judgment highlights the importance of respecting privacy and consent in communication. Unsolicited compliments, especially at odd hours, may be deemed inappropriate and offensive.
