Liking a post on social media is not a crime

Liking a post on social media is not a crime

 Mere liking of a post on social media does not amount to publishing or circulating obscene material: Allahabad High Court

 The Allahabad High Court has held that mere liking of a post on social media will not amount to publishing or broadcasting the said post and hence, Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which provides for obscene publication or broadcast, will not apply to this Act.  Provides punishment for.  Content in electronic form.

 Case Title: Chavinath vs.  State of Uttar Pradesh and 7 Others [WRIT - C No.  -2023/29678]