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    Allahabad High Court, which stayed an FIR against a journalist who reported on the poor condition of a government school, calling it "killing the messenger"
    The Allahabad High Court stayed an FIR against a journalist who exposed the poor condition of a government school, calling it "killing the messenger."
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    “Killing The Messenger”: Allahabad HC Stays FIR Against Journalist Who Exposed Poor Condition Of Government School

    The Allahabad High Court stayed an FIR against a journalist who reported on the poor condition of a government school, holding it a retaliatory act that amounted to “killing the messenger” and reaffirming that journalists must be free to speak truth to power without fear of reprisal. Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has stayed a […]

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    Mahaprabhu Jagannath Movie: Odisha Government Moves Supreme Court Against Release
    Mahaprabhu Jagannath Movie: Odisha Government Moves Supreme Court Against Release
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    Mahaprabhu Jagannath Movie: Odisha Government Moves Supreme Court Against Release

    The Odisha government moved the Supreme Court against the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath, citing a law and order situation, days after the Court cleared it for July 28.

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    No Law Prohibiting Consumption of Chicken Over the Ganga River: SC Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
    No Law Prohibiting Consumption of Chicken Over the Ganga River: SC Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
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    No Law Prohibiting Consumption of Chicken Over the Ganga River: SC Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

    Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan cautioned against criminalising everyday activities, observing that eating chicken over the Ganga is not an offence. He also expressed concern over delays in granting bail to persons arrested in protest-related cases.

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    Situation Not Absolutely Normal: Calcutta HC Rejects TMC Student Wing's Plea To Hold Rally Backing Delhi NEET Protesters
    Situation Not Absolutely Normal: Calcutta HC Rejects TMC Student Wing's Plea To Hold Rally Backing Delhi NEET Protesters
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    Situation Not Absolutely Normal: Calcutta HC Rejects TMC Student Wing’s Plea To Hold Rally Backing Delhi NEET Protesters

    The Calcutta High Court refused permission for a TMC student wing rally in solidarity with the Jantar Mantar protesters, holding the situation was not normal and could escalate tension.

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    Jantar Mantar Student Protests| Assault on Constitutional Rights: Lawyers Condemn Police Crackdown, Seek Accountability
    Jantar Mantar Student Protests| Assault on Constitutional Rights: Lawyers Condemn Police Crackdown, Seek Accountability
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    Jantar Mantar Student Protests| Assault on Constitutional Rights: Lawyers Condemn Police Crackdown, Seek Accountability

    Around 750 lawyers from Delhi and Mumbai, along with several bar bodies, condemned the police crackdown on students protesting paper leaks, calling the lathi charge, tear gas and prohibitory orders a grave assault on constitutional rights and democratic dissent.

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    Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Plea Against Transgender Amendment Act 2026
    Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Plea Against Transgender Amendment Act 2026
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    Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Plea Against Transgender Amendment Act 2026

    The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central government over a PIL challenging the Transgender Amendment Act, 2026. The plea argues the law violates the right to self-identified gender and fundamental rights under the Constitution.

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    “Targeting Any Community Is Constitutionally Impermissible”: Supreme Court Warns Public Figures in Landmark Free Speech Ruling
    “Targeting Any Community Is Constitutionally Impermissible”: Supreme Court Warns Public Figures in Landmark Free Speech Ruling
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    “Targeting Any Community Is Constitutionally Impermissible”: Supreme Court Warns Public Figures in Landmark Free Speech Ruling

    The Supreme Court of India has ruled that public figures holding high constitutional offices cannot target any community based on religion, caste, language or region. The Court stressed that freedom of speech cannot be misused to vilify or denigrate any section of society.

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    X Corp Moves Karnataka High Court: Challenges Single Judge Ruling Upholding Centre’s Sahyog Portal
    X Corp Moves Karnataka High Court: Challenges Single Judge Ruling Upholding Centre’s Sahyog Portal
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    X Corp Moves Karnataka High Court: Challenges Single Judge Ruling Upholding Centre’s Sahyog Portal

    X Corp has filed a writ appeal before the Karnataka High Court challenging a single-judge ruling that upheld the legality of the Centre’s Sahyog portal used for content takedown orders. The appeal, submitted on November 14, is awaiting listing before a Division Bench.

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    Criticising CM’s Relief Fund Protected Under Free Speech: Kerala High Court Quashes Case Over Facebook Comment
    Criticising CM’s Relief Fund Protected Under Free Speech: Kerala High Court Quashes Case Over Facebook Comment
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    Criticising CM’s Relief Fund Protected Under Free Speech: Kerala High Court Quashes Case Over Facebook Comment

    The Kerala High Court ruled that criticising the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund is part of free speech, quashing charges against a man for his Facebook post. Justice VG Arun said mere criticism of the government cannot attract criminal action unless it incites public disorder.

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    "Social media cannot be left in anarchic freedom": X Corp to Appeal Karnataka High Court Ruling on Sahyog Portal
    "Social media cannot be left in anarchic freedom": X Corp to Appeal Karnataka High Court Ruling on Sahyog Portal
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    “Social media cannot be left in anarchic freedom”: X Corp to Appeal Karnataka High Court Ruling on Sahyog Portal

    X Corp said it will appeal the Karnataka High Court verdict upholding the government’s Sahyog portal, calling it a threat to free expression. The company argued the system bypasses due process and violates constitutional rights.

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