WhatsApp Group Admins might be liable for content shared in their groups

[Sushubh]

If you are a WhatsApp Group Admin, better be careful - The Hindu

A WhatsApp group is no different from this forum.

 

[Sushubh]

Source

 

[Sushubh]

WhatsApp group admin booked for adding member who posted morphed photo of PM Modi

 

[SVK]

I had created 2-3 groups on WhatsApp. I made all members as Admin

 

[amish]

You may be booked for adding an admin who added a member who posted offensive post!!

PS: I am admin of only family groups so even if anyone posts offensive message its unlikely that anyone will report it!

 

[Sushubh]

somewhat related.

HC dismisses defamation case against WhatsApp group over ‘offensive’ post - Times of India

 

[Sushubh]

Noticed objectionable content on WhatsApp, unable to take action: Govt