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Can I Sue Someone for Defamation on WhatsApp or Social Media?" ๐ฒ๐จ⚖️๐ฅ Client Question of the Day: "Someone spread false stuff about me in a WhatsApp group. Can I file a defamation case, or is it just 'online drama'?" ๐ค๐ฌ๐ง๐ป Answer: ๐ข Oh yes, you CAN sue for defamation — even if the drama is on WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, or Insta! Under Indian law, defamation is defamation — online or offline. What matters is your reputation getting a legal black eye. ๐ฅ๐️๐จ️ ๐งพ Here’s how it works: ✅ Defamation = False statement + Publication + Reputational damage ✅ If the post is published to others (like a WhatsApp group) — it qualifies ๐ง⚖️๐ฑ ✅ You can file a civil suit for damages (₹₹₹) ✅ Or a criminal complaint under Section 500 IPC (punishment up to 2 years!) ๐จ ✅ Also explore IT Act, 2000 – Section 66A/67 if obscene or harmful content is shared online ๐ป⚠️ ✨ Top Keywords & Benefits: ✅ Defamation Law India ✅ WhatsApp Defamation Case ✅ C...
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