India had a similar law under the IT Act 66 A, which was struck down by the Supreme Court two years back . http://www.thehindu.com/news/resources/sc-judgement-o

India had a similar law under the IT Act 66 A, which was struck down by the Supreme Court two years back . http://www.thehindu.com/news/resources/sc-judgement-on-section-66a-of-the-information-and-technology-act/article7027977.ece http://www.thehindu.com/news/resources/sc-judgement-on-secti... If one feels offended they can file a law suit for defamation under the various existing laws in the court.