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.
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.
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.
