CMO Accused Of Misusing Citizens’ Data For WhatsApp Campaigns; Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea

The Kerala High Court dismissed a plea alleging misuse of personal data by the Chief Minister’s Office to send bulk WhatsApp messages highlighting achievements of the LDF government before the 2026 assembly elections, with Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas finding no privacy violation.

Privacy Must Yield To Fair Trial, WhatsApp Chats Admissible in Divorce Cases Even If Obtained Without Consent: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld a family court’s decision allowing a husband to use his wife’s mobile call recordings and WhatsApp messages as evidence in a divorce case. The court stated that the right to privacy is not absolute.

Even Unsaid Words Can Spark Communal Tension: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that even “unsaid words” or subtle messages in WhatsApp chats can promote enmity between communities, holding that implicit or indirect expressions may still outrage religious feelings and disturb communal harmony.

Bombay High Court: “WhatsApp Messages Expressing Opinion On Caste Reservation No Offence Under SC/ST Act”

The Bombay High Court Yesterday (Nov 29) upheld the closure of a case against a woman who had been booked under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST Act) on allegations that she had sent casteist messages to her ex-boyfriend while ending a romantic relationship.

Vande Mataram Row| “People Have Become More Sensitive About Their Religions”: HC Quashes Case Over WhatsApp Message

Today, On 24th July, The Bombay High Court dismissed a case involving a controversial WhatsApp message, citing growing societal sensitivity towards religious matters. Emphasizing the need for a balance between freedom of expression and respect for religious sentiments, the court highlighted challenges in regulating online communication amid increasing sensitivity towards religious content.