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Service of notice by WhatsApp recognised as valid by Bombay HC

May 2, 2017
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[By Shaleen Shah (Partner), VNCA]

Giving cognizance to modern communication technologies, in a hard hitting Order, the hon’ble Bombay High Court has recently accepted communication through Whatsapp to be a valid "service of notice".

The following are the relevant excerpts from the Order:

FACTS:

The Plaintiffs obtained addresses of the Defendant from the Central Board of Film Certification (“CBFC

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