No action against anyone who seeks Covid help on social media or criticises govt, Supreme Court tells Centre

Supreme Court raised the issue of the threat of civil or criminal action against people putting SOS messages on social media.

The Supreme Court on Friday came done heavily on some state governments that were taking action against people seeking help for medical assistance or oxygen supplies for their families or friends, charging them for spreading misinformation. Lately, social media has been one great medium for Covid patients or their families or independent volunteers to amplify their appeal to get medical assistance. The Supreme Court raised the issue of the threat of civil or criminal action against people putting SOS messages on social media asking for help with regards to oxygen supply shortage or availability of medicines. The Supreme Court said, "We want to make it very clear that if citizens communicate their grievance on social media and the internet, then it cannot be said its wrong information."