One should behave responsibly while uploading WhatsApp status: Bombay HC

IndiaSynopsisThe Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, while dismissing a petition to quash a case against a man for allegedly spreading hateful content on a WhatsApp status, has stated people should act with a sense of responsibility while communicating something to others. The case was lodged on the complainant’s allegation that the accused put up his WhatsApp status, leading to an outrage of religious feelings. PTI Last Updated: Jul 24, 2023, 04:49 PM ISTFont SizeAbcSmallAbcNormalAbcLargeOne should behave with a sense of responsibility while communicating something to others via their WhatsApp status, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has said while refusing to quash a case against a man for posting content allegedly spreading hatred against a religious group. A division bench of Justices Vinay Joshi and Valmiki SA Menezes in its order on July 12 said the purpose of WhatsApp status nowadays is to convey something to your contacts. People keep checking the WhatsApp status of their contacts often, it noted. The bench dismissed the petition filed by 27-year-old Kishor Landkar, seeking to quash the FIR lodged against him for offences under the Indian Penal Code for intentionally hurting or offending religious sentiment or faith, as well
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