Freedom Of Expression
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X takes down four political posts after Election Commission directives, but says it disagrees
The social media platform also called on the poll body ‘to publish all of its takedown orders going forward’.
Scroll Staff
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Is shouting 'Pakistan zindabad' illegal? An SC order clarifies
On March 7, a Supreme Court judgment clarified that wishing Pakistan well on its independence day is not a criminal offence in India.
Vineet Bhalla
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Criticising Article 370 abrogation, wishing Pakistan on its independence day not an offence, says SC
The court said the time has come to ‘educate our police machinery’ on the freedom of expression and the extent to which it can be reasonably restrained.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Pune: Journalist Nikhil Wagle’s car attacked by alleged BJP workers
Earlier on Friday, Wagle was booked for making allegedly defamatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leader LK Advani.
Scroll Staff
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Assam CM tells Gauhati University to act against professor who criticised him
Himanta Biswa Sarma sought action against Akhil Ranjan Dutta, who heads the university’s department of political science.
Scroll Staff
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Technological and social churn threaten the freedom of thought – how do we protect it?
Debates over free speech and the growing influence of technology, social media and politics can sideline this more expansive and ‘forgotten freedom’.
Simon McCarthy-Jones, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Quran burning incidents in Sweden: When rhetoric of free speech morphs into inciting hate
The Quran burnings in Sweden and Denmark are not random but are part of a broader agenda of targeting Muslims being pushed by far-right European groups.
Armin Langer, The Conversation
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India among 20 countries flagged by anti-censorship network for digital authoritarianism
A study by Global Voices Advox said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has long used social media to ‘troll religious and political minorities’.
Scroll Staff
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IISc’s decision to cancel talk on UAPA against democratic values, say scientists and academicians
The discussion was to be led by activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita.
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The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Modi documentary screening: DU didn’t apply its mind in barring student from examinations, says HC
The Delhi University accused research scholar Lokesh Chugh of disturbing law and order inside the campus.
Scroll Staff
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Journalist Saurav Das mulls legal action as Twitter removes his posts on Amit Shah globally
The social media company’s actions on legal requests from the government are usually restricted to the territory within which the laws are applicable.
Scroll Staff
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Maharashtra: Rapper booked for ‘defamatory’ song about Shiv Sena gets interim protection from arrest
A sessions judge told the police not to arrest the rap artist, Raj Mungase, till April 25.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces