Bombay High Court Dismisses Case Against Dnyaneshwar Wakale for WhatsApp Post


 

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a criminal case against Dnyaneshwar Rohidas Wakale, accused of sharing an objectionable WhatsApp post about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The court ruled that merely forwarding a message does not indicate intent to disrupt communal harmony, emphasizing the need for evidence of deliberate malicious intent. It criticized police investigations for failing to trace the message's origin and advised caution in sharing content on social media. Ultimately, the court quashed the proceedings, highlighting the importance of context and intent in such cases.


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