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No Mechanical Arrests over Social Media Criticism: Supreme Court Backs HC Guidelines

The Supreme Court has backed High Court guidelines limiting mechanical arrests arising from social media criticism.

Published03 February 2026
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AuthorSPN Legal Editorial Team

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The Supreme Court has backed High Court guidelines limiting mechanical arrests arising from social media criticism.

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