Disgruntled Employee's Outcry In Social Media Part Of Free Speech : Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
6 years, 4 months ago

Disgruntled Employee's Outcry In Social Media Part Of Free Speech : Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

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Observing that emotional outburst of a disgruntled employee is part of free speech, the High Court of Kerala ordered the reinstatement of a University employee who was suspended for his social media posts against the institution.The Court was acting on a petition filed by a University Assistant of Mahatma Gandhi University, who posted sarcastic comments in social media following his removal. Observing that emotional outburst of a disgruntled employee is part of free speech, the High Court of Kerala ordered the reinstatement of a University employee who was suspended for his social media posts against the institution. The Court was acting on a petition filed by a University Assistant of Mahatma Gandhi University, who posted sarcastic comments in social media following his removal from the membership of University Employees Association. Considering the petition, Justice Muhamed Mustaque observed "Emotional outburst of a disgruntled, through social media in a louder voice is part of his right of free speech.

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