India, May 5 -- The Supreme Court of India has issued a stern message on the misuse of social media platforms, particularly in cases involving the ridicule of persons with disabilities and rare disorders. The court has sought the presence of five social media influencers, including popular comedian Samay Raina, in response to a plea filed by an NGO alleging that the individuals mocked people with disabilities and rare medical conditions.

Hearing the petition, the apex court emphasized that while the Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, it is "not absolute", especially when it comes at the cost of another's dignity. "No one can demean anybody in the name of free speech," the court stated during the procee...