The Jharkhand High Court upheld charges against local MLA Dr. Irfan Ansari for allegedly sharing the identity of a minor rape victim via WhatsApp, ruling that such actions fall under the prohibitions of Sections 228A IPC and POCSO Act. The court emphasized that WhatsApp groups constitute 'any form of media' regarding the identity of victims, which is strictly protected under the law. Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a defamation petition by retired Air Marshal Harish Masand against members of a WhatsApp group, stating that mere agreement with a potentially defamatory post does not constitute defamation without specific defamatory statements. This ruling highlights the need to consider the context of online conversations before determining legal liability. The judgments reflect an increasing scrutiny of social media's role in legal matters and the protection of sensitive information regarding victims of crimes. Both cases underline the evolving intersection of technology, law, and media responsibilities in India.