Re: ICT Act 2001, Sec 46(h) vs Facebook comments

From: S Moonesamy <sm+mu_at_elandsys.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:49:11 -0700

Hi Ish,
At 08:46 17-09-2015, Ish Sookun wrote:
>My question is, whether Section 46(h) remains valid for comments
>that are posted on a Facebook wall?

It may apply for comments that are posted on a Facebook wall.

>The clause in the ICT Act says "for the purpose of causing
>annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety". How does one measure
>the level of needless anxiety?

That's a good question. In my opinion, the witness would be asked
questions about his or her feelings; the court would then decide.

Regards,
S. Moonesamy
Received on Thu Sep 17 2015 - 20:52:03 PST