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Bombay HC: Social Media Not For Defamation

Published Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Updated June 11

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The Bombay High Court ruled on June 11, 2026, that social media cannot be used for defamation. This ruling came during an appeal by Ketan Kakkad, a neighbor of actor Salman Khan, who had been previously restrained from making defamatory statements against Khan. The court advised Kakkad to consider deleting his posts.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Bombay High Court observed on June 11, 2026, that access to social media does not entitle anyone to post defamatory content.
  • The High Court asked Salman Khan's neighbour, Ketan Kakkad, to consider deleting posts.
  • The court's observation came during an appeal filed by Ketan Kakkad against a previous order that restrained him from making defamatory statements against Salman Khan.

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    The Bombay High Court, on June 11, 2026, stated that social media access does not permit defamation and asked Salman Khan's neighbor, Ketan Kakkad, to consider deleting posts. This occurred during Kakkad's appeal against a prior order restricting him from making defamatory statements.

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