Freedom Of Speech
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Karnataka High Court allows ‘The Liver Doc’ to access X account
The hepatologist said that he would temporarily hide allegedly defamatory posts against Himalaya Wellness.
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Why a Bangalore court order suspending ‘Liver Doc’ X account is legally unprecedented
In defamation suits, interim orders may at most block individual social media posts and prohibit the alleged offender from speaking on the matter.
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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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Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Carbolic Smoke Balls and snake oil: Patanjali joins a long history of dubious medicinal advertising
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
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For children: What was physicist Satyendranath Bose’s childhood in Calcutta like?
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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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‘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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Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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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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‘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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The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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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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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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The Field
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker, Adarsh Singh top women’s and men’s 25m pistol qualis
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals