Dubai court orders Dh20,000 payout for WhatsApp insults

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Dubai court ordered a man to pay Dh20,000 for insulting someone in a WhatsApp group. The ruling followed a criminal conviction for defamatory messages sent in mid-2025. The claimant sought Dh1 million but provided insufficient proof of damages. The court found the defendant liable for moral damages, including reputational harm and distress, but reduced compensation due to lack of evidence for claimed material losses.


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