Freedom of speech

Vice president M Venkaiah Naidu said unrest and disturbances hamper progress. read more

The judgment offers a constitutional framework to evaluate rampant Internet shutdowns read more

The signatories to the statement include Hari Singh Gour University VC R P Tiwari, Central University of South Bihar VC HCS Rathore and Sardar Patel University VC Shirish Kulkarni, among others, according to official sources. read more

Even though belated, the order is laudable, and sets a precedent read more

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has responded to people questioning him for sharing a viral meme targeting Delhi Police. read more

The State’s increasing use of the two instruments undermines the Constitution. Review this usage read more

Appearing for Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, Sibal told the court that a narrow interpretation of Article 19 of the Constitution, which lays down freedom of speech and expression, will help the Union government create a Kashmir-like situation anywhere... read more

Attorney General K K Venugopal told the top court that instead of questions, the government should be “congratulated” for effectively handling the situation after the “historic” and “unparalleled” decision that was announced on August 5. read more

The court also told media houses to withdraw within 24 hours all the information published or telecast based on any such unsubstantiated and uncorroborated information. read more

However, any restrictions to freedom of expression can only made by law, which means this is something that will have to be done by parliament and not the Supreme Court. read more

Aside from a small bicycle-shaped pin worn above her heart, Briskman rarely mentions “the incident,” as she delicately calls it. read more

Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw posed the query after Google moved court seeking modification of its September 18 and 30 orders that directed the search engine to block URLs containing content that pertained to allegations of sexual harassment by contemporary... read more

35-year-old S Jayan was arrested on a complaint filed by BJP’s Kanyakumari district advocates’ wing secretary R Savarkar, who alleged that Jayan’s post’s hatred towards Hinduism would create unrest in society. read more

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad arrived at Srinagar on Friday on his maiden visit to J&K after the revocation of Article 370 that gave special status to the state on August 5 and 6. read more

Restricting Internet access deprives people of their right to life, liberty, freedom of expression, and privacy read more