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‘Merely following an app not a crime’: Mumbai court discharges accused in ‘Bulli Bai’ case
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· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The court's ruling was based on the idea that merely following an app is not a crime. A court has discharged an accused in the 'Bulli Bai' case.
A court has discharged an accused in the 'Bulli Bai' case. The magistrate made this decision after finding no proof that the accused helped create or promote the platform.
The court's ruling was based on the idea that merely following an app is not a crime. This suggests that the accused's actions were not deemed sufficient to constitute an offence.
Further details about the case and the court's decision are available from the source. The ruling highlights the distinction between using a platform and actively contributing to its creation or promotion.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Hindustan Times — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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