SHORT ANSWER:
The Indian judiciary has ruled that social media content targeting officials must not incite communal tensions and can be subject to legal action.
DETAILS:
- Courts have emphasized the need for responsible use of social media to maintain public order.
- Cases have been filed under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for hate speech and incitement to violence.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Offenders can face imprisonment and fines under IPC sections related to promoting enmity (Section 153A) and hate speech (Section 295A).
SOURCE:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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