Stifling Criticism
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Why was a YouTuber sent to prison for alleging corruption in the judiciary?
While Savukku Shankar was held in contempt, many experts now believe that India's colonial contempt law has no place in a modern democracy.
Umang Poddar
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BJP IT chief’s response to Rahul Bajaj proves the party’s inability to handle dissent
Instead of a mature acknowledgment of concerns, the party stuck to the tested route: denial, and allegations of vested interest.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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As government denounces ‘bad activist’ Priya Pillai in court, ‘good activists’ come to her defence
The Home Ministry tried to divide social campaigners by lauding some for never testifying before a foreign committee.
Nayantara Narayanan
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