The Kerala Union of Working Journalists, Delhi Unit, has moved the Supreme Court under Article 32 over the alleged detention and assault of journalists covering the 10 and 11 October protests in Delhi. The allegations are untested.
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 […]
Defamation in Indian law, defined under Section 499 of the IPC, involves harming an individual’s reputation through false statements. It includes criminal and civil aspects, with penalties for offenders. Recent judicial interpretations, including the controversial Subramanian Swamy case, highlight tensions between protecting reputation and maintaining free speech rights, necessitating careful legal consideration.
The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a plea on Monday (4th March) for a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers, citing it as a policy decision for the government. The plea aimed to secure fair income for farmers and ensure dignified treatment, amidst ongoing protests. The Court emphasized the separation of powers and advised thorough research before filing petitions. The ongoing farmer protests have resulted in clashes with the police, leading to legal actions and demands for criminal investigations. The Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Anuradha Bhasin vs. Union of India laid down guidelines emphasizing reasonable and proportionate restrictions on the internet, the importance of Freedom of Press, and the need for a legal framework governing internet shutdowns.
The Supreme Court is currently examining the Electoral Bond Scheme, which has raised significant concerns regarding the anonymity of political donations and potential corruption. The scheme was introduced through amendments to four key legislations: the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA), Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA), Income Tax (IT) Act, 1961, and the […]
