Offensive social media posts against SC/ST members now punishable
Abusing members of the SC/ST community on social media will now fall under the purview of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, which would deem such acts punishable. It will apply not only to public posts, but also if such slurs are made in closed groups or in 'private'. The Delhi HC ruling extends beyond Facebook, to other social media apps including WhatsApp. In context: Insulting social media posts against SC/ST punishable 04 Jul 2017 Offensive social media posts against SC/ST members now punishable Abusing members of the SC/ST community on social media will now fall under the purview of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, which would deem such acts punishable. It will apply not only to public posts, but also if such slurs are made in closed groups or in 'private'. The Delhi HC ruling extends beyond Facebook, to other social media apps including WhatsApp. Details What does this mean? The Preventio
