India: The Modi Question - Supreme Court to hear plea against block on BBC film
Petitioners claim the step violates the fundamental right to free speech and expression and information technology rules
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Petitioners claim the step violates the fundamental right to free speech and expression and information technology rules
The Supreme Court will next Monday hear requests challenging the use of emergency powers to block the controversial BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and allegations linked to the 2002 Gujarat riots.
On January 20, the Centre had used emergency powers to block the documentary, which looks into Narendra Modi’s alleged role in 2002 Gujarat riots.
The BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots is currently blocked in India, while a plea in Supreme Court has challenged the ban.
Petitioners claim the step violates the fundamental right to free speech and expression and information technology rules