Actress had asked to dismiss the case over her 2021 social media post on the farmers’ protest
What Happened in Court
- The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the criminal defamation case filed against actress Kangana Ranaut.
- The case is related to a social media post she made in 2021 during the farmers’ protest.
- A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed her plea after she chose to withdraw it when the court didn’t agree with her request.
What Was the Controversial Post?
- In her post on X (formerly Twitter), Kangana claimed that an elderly woman protester, Mahinder Kaur, was a paid protester — comparing her to a woman from the Shaheen Bagh protest.
- The court said she didn’t just share content, but added her own words, making the post more harmful.
What the High Court Said Earlier
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court had also rejected Kangana’s request to cancel the case.
- The court said her post could not be protected under the claim of being made in “good faith” or “public interest” because it showed no proof of positive intent.
Why This Matters
- This case highlights how celebrities and influencers must take care while posting about sensitive issues.
- The court reinforced that freedom of speech comes with responsibility, especially on public platforms.
The Supreme Court’s decision to let the defamation case against Kangana Ranaut proceed underscores the growing accountability expected from public figures, especially when commenting on sensitive national issues. As legal proceedings move forward, the case will likely serve as a reminder of the fine line between freedom of expression and potential harm through misinformation.
