Disposes Writ Petition on Hate Speech Against Rohingya Community on Facebook: Delhi High Court

In a recent order, the Delhi High Court disposed of W.P.(C) 1227/2024, a writ petition filed by Mohammad Hamim and another individual against Facebook India Online Services Pvt. Ltd. and others. The petitioners sought directions to monitor and suspend hate speech and harmful content originating from India on Facebook, specifically targeting the Rohingya community. Key Points: 1. Petitioners' Allegations: The petition, filed as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), invoked Article…