Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Madras High Court Slams Police for Insulting Krishna Post
The Madras High Court is upset with the police in Tamil Nadu.
Someone posted something offensive about the Hindu god Krishna on Facebook, and the police didn't seem to investigate it properly.
The court is saying that the way religious figures are shown should be handled carefully.
They also stated that the government should make sure that people's right to free speech doesn't end up hurting religious feelings.
The person who posted the comment said something negative about Krishna.
The police tried to find out who posted it but couldn't.
The court is now saying the police need to do a better job.
Madras High Court criticized Tamil Nadu police for closing a case about a Facebook post.
The post contained vulgar captions alongside an image of Lord Krishna.
The court stated depicting Hindu Gods disrespectfully can hurt religious feelings.
A criminal case was filed by P Paramasivan, alleging intent to defame Hindu gods.
Police filed a negative report claiming inability to secure user details from Meta.
- Who
- Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu police, P Paramasivan, and the Facebook user who posted the content.
- What
- Madras High Court criticized Tamil Nadu police for closing a criminal case about a Facebook post that insulted Lord Krishna.
- When
- The High Court ruling was on August 4th. The Facebook post was made on an unspecified date.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- The High Court intervened due to the police's insufficient investigation and the potential for the post to hurt religious feelings.
Government's View
Public View
Freedom of Expression vs. Religious Sentiments
Government's View
Ensure that freedom of expression does not translate into hurting religious feelings
Public View
Not applicable.
- Court
- Madras High Court
- Subject
- Offensive Facebook post about Lord Krishna
- Police Action
- Closed the case without proper investigation
- Complainant
- P Paramasivan
- Court's Stance
- Criticized the police and emphasized sensitivity in depicting religious figures.
