Criticism of politician’s decisions cannot be curbed: Delhi HC on Raghav Chadha’s plea for protection of personality rights
The Delhi High Court ruled that criticism of politicians cannot be limited, emphasizing the historical presence of satire and cartoons. This decision came during a hearing of Raghav Chadha's plea for protection of his personality rights after joining the BJP. The court highlighted the distinction between defamation and legitimate criticism in the political context.
- ▪The Delhi High Court stated that criticism of politicians is a protected form of expression.
- ▪Raghav Chadha sought protection of his personality rights after joining the BJP from AAP.
- ▪The court noted the increasing number of personality rights disputes involving AI-generated content.
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The Delhi High Court on Thursday (May 21, 2026) observed that criticism of a politician’s decisions in the political arena cannot be curbed, adding that satire and cartoons have existed since the days of R.K. Laxman. The court was hearing a plea by Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, who recently joined the BJP after quitting the AAP, seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights.As Mr. Chadha’s counsel pressed for defamation suit instead, the HC said there is thin line between defamation and criticism. As per the cause list, a single-judge Bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad was hearing the matter. Raghav Chadha meets President Murmu, alleges harassment of MPs who quit AAP and joined BJPMr.
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