UAE man fined over ₹16 lakh for posting negative online review against business
A young man in the UAE has been ordered to pay Dh70,000 (approximately ₹16.21 lakh) in compensation for posting defamatory remarks on social media that damaged a business's reputation and led to financial losses, reported Gulf News.
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The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Claims delivered the verdict after the owner of a commercial establishment filed a case, stating that the man's online comments had tarnished his shop's image and caused a significant drop in sales. The claimant had initially sought Dh200,000 in compensation for both material and moral damages, along with legal expenses and court fees.
According to the complaint, the man had posted harmful comments about the business on a social media platform, which the court confirmed had negatively impacted the company's reputation. The defendant had already been found guilty of the act in a previous criminal court ruling.
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During the civil proceedings, the man submitted a written defence urging the court to dismiss the compensation claim. He also requested the Federal Tax Authority to provide the business's tax records to determine whether there had truly been a drop in sales during the time of the alleged defamation. Additionally, he submitted supporting documents, including a dependent's certificate and screenshots of online chats.
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However, the court upheld the earlier judgement and concluded that the man had indeed committed defamation. He was ordered to pay Dh70,000 to the businessman as compensation.
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