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Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Defamatory Social Media Posts Against BJP MP
The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of five social media posts deemed defamatory against BJP MP Raghav Chadha. The court ruled that while some content was defamatory, it did not involve a violation of personality rights. This decision highlights the thin line between defamation and legitimate criticism in online discourse.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 11 · Right 3 n = 17
- Left (3): Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (11 votes, 12 outlets): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), LiveLaw, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Quint
- Right (3): Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer