MANIK TANEJA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court held that the Karnataka High Court erred in dismissing the appellants' petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash the FIR filed against them under Sections 353 and 506 IPC, as the comments made on the Bengaluru Traffic Police Facebook page did not constitute an offence. The Court established that posting grievances on a public forum does not amount to criminal intimidation or assault on a public servant. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the FIR was quashed, emphasizing the need for a proper understanding of the legal implications of social media interactions.