PoliticsPhoto: The HinduKarnataka HC Issues Guidelines to Curb Arbitrary FIRs from Social Media Posts
The Karnataka High Court has issued new guidelines to prevent police from arbitrarily registering multiple FIRs based solely on social media posts. The court emphasized adherence to statutory and constitutional safeguards to protect freedom of expression and prevent unnecessary arrests. It directed the State’s Director-General and Inspector-General of Police to inform all police officers about these principles through administrative instructions.
The Hindu··Bengaluru




