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Digital Defamation: Analysing Legal Protection and Liabilities in the Age of Social Media

Authors
Mohammed Shamiulla Arab1, Siddhi Mundra2, *, Aakash Satyadeo3
1Professor and Associate Dean, School of Law, SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-Be University, Hyderabad Campus, Telangana, India
2Assistant Professor, School of Law, SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-Be University, Hyderabad Campus, Telangana, India
3Assistant Professor, School of Law, SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-Be University, Hyderabad Campus, Telangana, India
*Corresponding author. Email: siddhi.mundra@nmims.edu
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Siddhi Mundra
Available Online 26 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-515-7_22How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Digital Defamation; Social Media Liability; Freedom of Expression; Legal Frameworks
Abstract

The widespread use of social media has revolutionised communication but has also amplified the associated risks. Digital defamation, being one of them, cuts through the heart of the conundrum of cyber space regulation and implementation of criminal laws in cyberspace. This paper examines the application of traditional laws of defamation in the digital sphere, considering jurisdictional challenges, platform liability, and the complexities introduced by user anonymity. An analysis of regulations from the USA, Anti-Defamation Act of the UK, and China’s position has been done to suggest a comprehensive model framework for India. Challenges relating to safe harbour provision, state-based misuse of the laws and potential violation of the fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression have been traced.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Law and Technology (ICLT 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
26 December 2025
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978-2-38476-515-7
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-515-7_22How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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