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Liking social media post different from sharing it: Allahabad High Court
Update / Judgement Date
20 Apr 2025
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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The Allahabad High Court made a distinction between "liking" and "sharing" a social media post, particularly in the context of legal implications. The court opined that merely liking a post does not equate to endorsing or propagating its content in the same way that sharing does. This nuanced interpretation is crucial in assessing liability or responsibility for online content, suggesting that a passive endorsement through a like carries less weight than actively disseminating the information through sharing.