The Supreme Court of India recently made a significant decision overturning a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had imposed a ₹10 lakh cost on musician Vishal Dadlani and politician Tehseen Poonawalla for their tweets mocking a Jain monk. In a landmark ruling, the apex court highlighted that moral policing is not within the purview of the judiciary. The case stemmed from tweets posted by Dadlani and Poonawalla that sparked controversy for ridiculing a Jain monk’s appearance. The High Court had initially imposed the hefty fine on the two public figures for their social media posts. However, the Supreme Court’s intervention set aside this ruling, underscoring the importance of free speech and expression. This judgment carries significant implications for the boundaries of freedom of speech in India and reinforces the principle of individual rights in the digital age. The court’s decision not only safeguards the rights of individuals to express their opinions but also clarifies the judiciary’s role in upholding these fundamental freedoms. This ruling serves as a reminder of the responsibilities that come with exercising freedom of expression in a diverse and democratic society like India.