The defamation case was by BJP leader Vijay Mishra in 2018 against Gandhi for allegedly making “objectionable” comments against Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Legal experts warned that users could face action for sharing unsubstantiated content on social media following the ruling, which said that reposting defamatory content would attract similar liability as the original post.
The court sought clarity on the issue of whether a Magistrate could take cognizance considering the requirement under section 199 of CrPC and if the complainant had the locus to lodge a complaint.