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Next CSE-PPT: 14 March 2027

In Disini v. Secretary of Justice (2014), the Supreme Court upheld the cyber libel provision of RA 10175 as applied to:

Correct answer: D. The original author of the libellous post

The Court upheld cyber libel as constitutional only for the original author of the libellous content, and struck down the provision punishing aiding or abetting cyber libel as applied to those who merely react to, like or share it. It also struck down the takedown clause.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is D. The original author of the libellous post

The Court upheld cyber libel as constitutional only for the original author of the libellous content, and struck down the provision punishing aiding or abetting cyber libel as applied to those who merely react to, like or share it. It also struck down the takedown clause.

Topic: Data Privacy and Cyber Laws MCQs · Subject: General Information