‘Line between criticism and defamation is thin’: Delhi HC on posts targeting Raghav Chadha
The Delhi High Court addressed a lawsuit filed by Raghav Chadha regarding social media posts that he claimed were defamatory. The court noted that criticism of a political figure's decisions does not necessarily violate personality rights. The judge emphasized the delicate balance between free speech and defamation, suggesting that the posts in question might not warrant an injunction.
- ▪Raghav Chadha filed a lawsuit against social media posts he deemed malicious and prejudicial to his reputation.
- ▪The Delhi High Court stated that criticism of a political leader's decisions does not prima facie violate personality rights.
- ▪Justice Prasad highlighted the thin line between criticism and defamation, indicating that the case may not justify an interim injunction.
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‘Line between criticism and defamation is thin’: Delhi HC on posts targeting Raghav ChadhaRaghav Chadha filed a lawsuit against the publication of alleged malicious social media posts that he said were gravely prejudicial to his reputation.Published on: May 22, 2026 6:34 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link Social media posts criticising Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could not, prima facie, be treated as a violation of his personality rights, the Delhi High Court observed on Thursday.Criticism over BJP switch not prima facie violation of personality rights: Delhi HC to Raghav Chadha (Sanchit Khanna/HT photo)Chadha, a former member of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), joined the BJP last month, along with six other AAP lawmakers, including…
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