Thin line between defamation, criticism: Delhi high court tells Raghav Chadha on plea against social media posts
The Delhi High Court addressed a plea by MP Raghav Chadha regarding social media posts he claims are defamatory. The court emphasized the delicate balance between free speech and defamation, noting that criticism of political figures is often permissible. The judge reserved judgment on whether to remove the contested content, acknowledging the complexity of the issue.
- ▪Raghav Chadha filed a lawsuit against social media posts that he claims damage his reputation.
- ▪The Delhi High Court highlighted the thin line between political criticism and defamation.
- ▪Justice Prasad noted that while individuals have the right to dignity, free speech cannot be infringed upon.
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- ▪ Delhi HC draws fine line between defamation and political criticism in Chadha plea — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ 'Line between defamation & criticism is thin': Delhi HC on Raghav Chadha's plea — Times of India — Top
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Thin line between defamation, criticism: Delhi high court tells Raghav Chadha on plea against social media postsJustice Subramonium Prasad noted that while an individual has the right to live with dignity, the right to free speech under the cannot be taken away.Updated on: May 21, 2026 4:35 PM ISTEdited by Sana FaziliShare viaCopy link There is a thin line between political criticism and defamation, the Delhi High Court told MP Raghav Chadha as he sought taking down of “defamatory” content allegedly showing that he “sold himself for money" after his switch to the BJP from AAP.MP Raghav Chadha (in picture) switched from the AAP to BJP along six other MPs on April 24, 2026.
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