Freedom Of Speech
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Uttar Pradesh: YouTuber arrested after questioning minister on poll promises
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha leader had filed a complaint against the YouTuber, Sanjay Rana, alleging that he interfered in government work.
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No need for additional restrictions on ministers’ right to free speech, says Supreme Court
Remarks made by a minister in an official capacity cannot be vicariously attributed to the government under the principle of collective responsibility, it said.
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Statement about Kashmir being occupied by military is not protected under freedom of speech, says HC
Remarks calling residents of the Union Territory slaves are against the country’s sovereignty, the court said.
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Trending
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Has Modi’s Vande Bharat push come at the cost of train safety?
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How the East India Company tried to use paintings to lionise Robert Clive – and failed
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Sexual harassment allegations by wrestlers are horrific – so why is Modi still backing Singh?
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Does quitting social media have long-term benefits? Here’s what researchers say
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Is it better to lose weight slowly or quickly? Here’s what researchers say
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‘I get 50 threat calls daily’: Comedian Munawar Faruqui says he is not being allowed to work
The stand-up comic had on October 27 cancelled three of his shows in Mumbai after Hindutva groups reportedly threatened the organisers.
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Freedom of speech not a license to hurt religious feelings, says Allahabad High Court
The court rejected the bail plea of a Popular Front of India activist, who allegedly made comments against the foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram temple.
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‘Let India remain a free country’: Supreme Court warns police on harassment over social media posts
The top court was hearing a challenge by a Delhi resident against summons issued to her by West Bengal police over her Facebook posts.
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Video
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Watch: Comedian Danish Sait hilariously spoofs a debate between vegetarians and non-vegetarians
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Watch: Manchester City players, staff serenade Elton John with a rendition of ‘Your Song’ at airport
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Watch: Captured rogue elephant Arikomban is transported in a lorry as onlookers cheer
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Watch: Scenes from the collapse of the bridge over the Ganga in Bihar
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Watch: Elephant charges at safari jeep in Karnataka forest, driver reverses vehicle in time
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‘Freedom of speech is not absolute,’ says Bombay HC; denies interim protection to woman for tweets
The court was hearing a plea filed by a woman accused of making derogatory comments against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aditya Thackeray.
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Kerala: BJP wants Arundhati Roy’s ‘anti-national’ speech removed from Calicut University syllabus
Kerala BJP chief K Surendran, in a letter to the governor, claimed the ‘Come September’ speech threatened the integrity and sovereignty of India.
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Goa: Sanatan Sanstha loses civil defamation suit against Juggernaut Books, its author
The plea, moved in 2018 had sought Rs 10 crore as damages, but was rejected after proceedings on February 15.
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The Reel
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Watch: Trailer of ‘The Night Manager’ part two is out
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‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ trailer: Romantic film stars Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani
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Tigmanshu Dhulia on Irrfan: ‘His observation of life was very surgical, very meticulous’
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Start the week with a film: ‘Charlie’s Country’ is a powerful portrait of defiance
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‘Scoop’ review: A flat view of a highly irregular case of police overreach
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Madras High Court grants filmmaker Pa Ranjith anticipatory bail for remarks against Chola emperor
The court, however, said, that Ranjith should not make any controversial statements in the future and if he did, the lower court can cancel his bail.
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Tamil Nadu: Over 300 artistes start online petition in support of Pa Ranjith
The Coalition for Artist’s Right to Speech said the filmmaker was being vehemently attacked and abused for his views on emperor Raja Raja Chola.
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Tamil Nadu: Filmmaker Pa Ranjith booked for alleged remarks against Chola emperor
The filmmaker spoke about how the Dalit community had to struggle for land during the period.
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The Field
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Singapore Open Super 750: Defending champ PV Sindhu faces tough test; HS Prannoy returns to action
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ISSF World Cup Junior: India’s Dhanush Srikanth wins gold in men’s 10m Air rifle event
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Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia rejoin work but clarify that protest against Brij Bhushan will continue
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Indian football: Ashalata Devi, the battle-hardened skipper who is still adding feathers to her cap
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Para badminton: Tokyo Paralympics champion Krishna Nagar’s love for speed and need for calm