Marrakech Court Imposes Strict Sanctions for Online Defamation
The primary court in Marrakech has recently adjudicated a case brought forth by retired gendarme Tahar Saadoun against an individual known as "Moulay al-Hout". The court found the latter guilty and imposed substantial penal and civil penalties in response to the content that was the subject of the complaint. In its ruling, the court mandated a fine of 1,500 dirhams against the defendant, along with ordering compensation totaling 30,000 dirhams to Tahar Saadoun and an additional 40,000 dirhams to Professor Zahra. Furthermore, the court sentenced the defendant to five months of suspended imprisonment and prohibited him from publishing any content for a duration of five years.
In a decisive move, the judicial panel also directed the removal of all videos related to Tahar Saadoun and the professor from various platforms. To enforce compliance with this removal order, a coercive fine of 200 dirhams per day was stipulated for each day of delay in executing the deletion.
This ruling highlights a growing trend of legal actions associated with digital publishing, especially in cases that raise concerns of defamation or invasion of personal privacy through social media channels. It serves as a clear message reflecting the judiciary's stringent stance against online transgressions.
As reported by marrakechalyaoum.com.
