The simple law is : Do nothing to hurt others.
But if you do hurt someone by blog, Facebook update or tweet, there is bound to be some law to trouble you.
First, there are laws to prohibit transmission of offending words or pictures through electronic means.
Second, If someone is defamed, there are civil and criminal laws to punish and to award damages.
Third, If class of people is hurt, anyone from that class can put law into motion.
Fourth, if it hurts feelings of any religions, there are laws.
Fifth, if it excites people to fight against lawful authorities, there are laws.
Sixth, if it tries to influence or intimidate any court matter, there are contempt laws.
Seventh, there is Official Secret Act to deal with those who publish official secret matters. Like maps of sensitive places.
Eighth, laws against disclosing names or identity of rape victims or minors,
Ninth, the list can be long. But bottom-line is do not hurt others. Undo tweet, retweet, blog etc, if you feel that it could have hurt someone.
The laws on these areas not very clear. We are passing through new digital age. It may take some more time before laws can become more clear.
Haresh Raichura
13/6/13 07:26