Is agreeing to defamatory WhatsApp group message an offence? Madhya Pradesh High Court answers

The Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed whether agreeing to a defamatory message in a WhatsApp group constitutes an offence. The Court ruled that simply agreeing or reacting to defamatory content in a group chat does not automatically make one liable for defamation. The judgment clarified that liability for defamatory content requires more substantial involvement or endorsement of the message's content. This ruling provides clarity on the extent of individual responsibility in digital communications, emphasizing that passive agreement or acknowledgment in online platforms does not equate to active participation or endorsement of defamatory actions. It highlights the need for clear evidence of active involvement to establish defamation.