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A case of nothing but patent censorship
3 months, 1 week ago

A case of nothing but patent censorship

The Hindu  

On September 20, 2024, Justice A.S. Chandurkar of the Bombay High Court broke a tie that emanated out of a previously split verdict and delivered a ruling in defence of the right to free speech. Should they choose to ignore a directive they stood to lose their “safe harbour” — an immunity from liability which is integral to the design …

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Supreme Court Collegium backs right to free speech of lawyer recommended for Bombay High Court judgeship
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium backs right to free speech of lawyer recommended for Bombay High Court judgeship

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court collegium, in a resolution published on Thursday, backed the right to free speech of an advocate recommended for Bombay High Court judgeship after the Centre objected that he was “selectively” critical of the government on social media. Responding to the government’s objection, the collegium said “there is no material to indicate that the expressions used by the …

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New UK ‘bill of rights’ exempts government from free speech protections
2 years, 6 months ago

New UK ‘bill of rights’ exempts government from free speech protections

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson‘s new “bill of rights” exempts the government itself from …

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'Can A Fundamental Right Under Art 19 Or 21 Of Constitution Be Claimed Other Than Against State Or Its Instrumentalities?' SC Frames Issues
5 years, 2 months ago

'Can A Fundamental Right Under Art 19 Or 21 Of Constitution Be Claimed Other Than Against State Or Its Instrumentalities?' SC Frames Issues

Live Law  

The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday discussed the framing of issues in the Kaushal Kishor case.Senior Advocate Harish Salve, who has been appointed as an amicus curiae in the case, told the bench :"If you are holding a constitutional office, you have to give up some rights"Salve also mentioned that judges too exercise restraint by virtue of …

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SC seeks Centre's response on pleas challenging constitutional validity of Section 35, 36 of UAPA Act
5 years, 4 months ago

SC seeks Centre's response on pleas challenging constitutional validity of Section 35, 36 of UAPA Act

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre’s response on PILs seeking direction to declare unconstitutional the Unlawful Activities Amendment Act, 2019, that confers power upon the Central government to designate an individual as a terrorist. Section 35 of UAPA 2019 does not specify detailed grounds or reasons based on which an individual can be termed as a …

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