Free Speech by Social Media Influencers - Delhi HC To Examine
- Case Name: San Nutrition Private Limited v. Arpit Mangal and Ors.
- Judge(s): Justice Amit Bansal
San Nutrition Private Limited, a nutritional supplements company, has filed a suit for the protection of its trademark and reputation in the Delhi HC against a social media influencer for disparaging comments.
This case raises questions as to the limits of freedom of speech and expression, guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a), which is necessary for maintaining decency, morality, public order, etc. in society.
The government’s IT Rules 2021 require social media entities and influencers to ensure responsibility for content.
Similar cases include Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. vs. Mr. Revant Himatsingka, Physics Wallah Pvt Ltd v. Scholars Den Edtech LLP.
The next hearing is scheduled for December 16.
Legalit / 1 year, 4 months ago
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