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Twitter submitted that invocation of Article 226 was not limited to violation of constitutional rights and it had no other efficacious remedy apart from approaching the High Court.

The Supreme Court today made significant remarks on the freedom of press and its importance in a democracy.A free press present citizens with hard facts and shines a light on the functioning of the...

Statements by politicians attacking media houses can also lead to targeting of journalists

Justice SM Subramaniam refused relief to 61 people claiming to be certified alternate medicine practitioners, seeking they be permitted to practice unhindered.

 The Centre has submitted to the Karnataka High Court that American microblogging platform Twitter cannot take protection under Article 19 of the Constitution which ensures freedom of speech and expression. The Article 19 of the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression to Indian citizens and not to foreigners and foreign entities, the Additional Solicitor

The ASG emphasised that only when there was a threat to the sovereignty of India or public order, would the Central government intervene.

By John Lee. A group of human rights organisations have expressed their deepest concern regarding the Iraqi authorities' recent campaign to crack down on 'indecent content' online. This crackdown, they say, has a chilling effect and will stifle free speech in the country. The statement, which can be read in full here, is signed by

The plea has argued that there has been a vast increase in crimes committed by live-in partners, including major crimes like rape and murder, due to the absence of rules and guidelines covering live-in partnerships.

Criminalizing freedom of speech and thought in Bangladesh: Throughout the novel, one core theme is the government's use of language as a tool of control and manipulation. The concept of "doublethink" and "Newspeak" are introduced, where citizens are made to accept contradictory ideas as truth and language is limited to prevent dissent. The novel is a political commentary on

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of the Central government on a plea challenging government orders to block the BBC Documentary titled, ‘India: The Modi Question’ relating to the 2002 Gujarat Riots.