Social Media Posts Crossing Line Into Insult Or Humiliation Affect Person's Right To Dignity: Delhi High Court

LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK

10 Oct 2025 9:35 AM IST

“When the speech crosses the line into insult, humiliation or incitement, it collides with the right to dignity…The freedom of 'speech' and 'expression' granted by the Constitution under Article 19 must be exercised within the bounds of the reasonable restrictions it places,” the judge said.

The Delhi High Court has sounded a note of caution for social media users, particularly influencers posting online who command the attention of vast audiences.Justice Ravinder Dudeja observed that while freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution, it cannot trample on individual dignity.“When the speech crosses the line into insult,...

Social Media Posts Crossing Line Into Insult Or Humiliation Affect Person's Right To Dignity: Delhi High Court

LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK

“When the speech crosses the line into insult, humiliation or incitement, it collides with the right to dignity…The freedom of 'speech' and 'expression' granted by the Constitution under Article 19 must be exercised within the bounds of the reasonable restrictions it places,” the judge said.

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