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Published on: November 07, 2023 at 00:03 IST
The Madras High Court recommended a two-week social media detox for a temple activist who was found using objectionable language on social media platforms.
Justices J Nisha Banu and N Mala, presiding over the case, emphasized the importance of maintaining decorum, especially for those who claim to protect Sanatan Dharma, and imposed a fine of ₹2,000 on the activist for his offensive language.
The court’s decision came in response to a contempt of court petition filed by industrialist Venu Srinivasan, who accused the activist, Rangarajan Narasimhan, of continuing to make disparaging remarks against him on social media, despite a previous court order restraining such behavior.
The court, during its review, identified two specific posts made by Narasimhan on social media, with one of them containing offensive language, including the use of the Tamil word ‘vesi,’ referring to sex workers.
The court expressed strong disapproval of the use of such language and emphasized that individuals who consider themselves protectors of Sanatan Dharma should refrain from using unsavory words on social media platforms.
In its recommendation, the Madras High Court advised Narasimhan to take a two-week break from social media, hoping that this hiatus would lead to a realization of the importance of maintaining decency and decorum online.
The court’s decision serves as a reminder of the responsibility individuals hold when expressing their views on public platforms and the need to uphold respectful discourse, even in the realm of social media.