Madras High Court Seeks Tamil Nadu DGP Response on Social Media FIR Guidelines

The Madras High Court has sought a response from Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police on a plea seeking guidelines for handling criminal complaints over social media posts, particularly political criticism. A bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan issued notice in the matter. The petitioner wants police stations, cybercrime units and investigating officers to follow uniform safeguards before registering cases over online content, including political satire. After an August 20 representation to state authorities did not receive a positive response, the petitioner asked the court to direct the DGP to consider the request and issue a reasoned order. The case is next listed on November 26.