Liking a Social Media Post Not an Offence Under Section 67 of IT Act : Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that merely liking a post on social media does not constitute publishing or transmitting obscene material under Section 67 of the IT Act, 2000.

Kazi was accused of provoking an unlawful assembly of 600–700 people through social media activity.

However, the Court found no objectionable content on Khan's social media accounts. He had merely "liked" a Facebook post of one Farhan Usman, which allegedly led to the unlawful assembly. 

The Court clarified that Section 67 pertains specifically to the publication or transmission of obscene content, not provocative or protest-related material. (Imran Khan v State of UP and Another)