The Rise Of Online Defamation Cases By Social Media Influencers
- IJLLR Journal
- 2 days ago
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Shivani Karnawat, Research Scholar, Sangam University, Bhilwara
Dr. Vishnupriya Dadhich, Assistant Professor, Sangam University, Bhilwara
ABSTRACT
The internet has intensely reshaped the exercise of permitted communication or free speech by providing a platform where persons can communicate with a global spectators instantly. Social media influencers, who have enlarged significant public followings, now play a key role in shaping opinions and narratives online. However, this exhausted reach has also led to a surge in defamation cases, as false or destructive statements made by influencers can quickly affect reputations and lead to legal disputes. This study examines the increasing trend of defamation lawsuits involving social media influencers, exploring the challenges of applying traditional defamation laws to the digital environment. It further investigates how courts and legal systems are adapting to address the unique issues posed by influencer communication, balancing the protection of individual reputations with the eight to freedom of expression in the online age.
Keywords: Defamation, Social Media Influencers, Freedom of Expression, Digital Law, Legal Adaptation.
