University Cannot Restrict Peaceful Speech And Student Protest Over Ideological Differences: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled universities cannot curb peaceful protests over ideological differences, as Justice Jasmeet Singh set aside Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi student expulsion, calling the punishment highly disproportionate and legally unsustainable.

Sahyog Portal Row: Karnataka High Court Asks Centre to Respond to X Corp Plea

The Karnataka High Court sought the Union government’s response to X Corp’s plea challenging the Centre’s Sahyog portal, alleging authorities nationwide use it to issue online content takedown orders to intermediaries outside the statutory blocking procedures.

Some Platforms Act In A Dangerous Way: Supreme Court 3-Judge Bench To Examine Validity Of Fact Check Units

The Supreme Court said key questions arise over validity of Fact-Check Units targeting misleading news about the government online, with Chief Justice Surya Kant stressing the need to balance regulation and constitutional values while referring the matter to a three-judge bench.

Media Cannot Perform Its Role Under Constraint, Fear Or Influence: Justice BV Nagarathna On Press Freedom

At the IPI India Award 2025 event, BV Nagarathna said media freedom suffers more from economic and regulatory pressures than censorship. She warned, “A press outlet may be legally free… yet economically constrained,” highlighting threats to independent journalism.

Facebook post on Operation Sindoor: Supreme Court Stays Trial Against Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad

Today, On 25th August, Supreme Court stayed the trial against Ali Khan Mahmudabad over a Facebook post on Operation Sindoor, clearly stating that cognisance should not be taken of the chargesheet and no charges shall be framed.

“Sadhguru EXPOSED” or Free Press Misused? Isha Foundation Moves SC Against Nakkheeran

Isha Foundation has approached the Supreme Court seeking a ban on alleged defamatory content by Nakkheeran Publications. The case raises critical questions about press freedom vs reputation rights.

Operation Sindoor Remarks| “You Don’t Require Him, You Require a Dictionary”: Supreme Court Slams SIT Overreach in Mahmudabad Social Media Post Probe

Today, On 16th July, During the hearing in the Operation Sindoor case, the Supreme Court criticised the SIT for overstepping its mandate in probing Mahmudabad’s social media posts. “You don’t require him, you require a dictionary,” Justice Kant remarked, highlighting investigative overreach.

Sharmishta Panoli Released from Jail After Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Bail

The Calcutta High Court granted bail to Sharmishta Panoli, a law student and social media influencer, arrested for allegedly making communal remarks in a video. The court found her arrest lacked legal compliance, prompting backlash and political controversy regarding free speech. Her case has drawn international criticism and scrutiny of policing biases.

Delhi High Court on CLAT PG 2025: Two Questions Accepted, Objection Fee Criticised as “A Month’s Income for Someone”

On June 6, 2025, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of CLAT PG 2025 aspirants challenging three exam questions. It directed the NLU Consortium to amend the answer key, including two disputed questions, while rejecting the third. The court criticized the high objection fee, urging for a fairer, more affordable structure for future exams.

Who Is Sharmishta Panoli? Law Student & Influencer Arrested for Controversial Video on Operation Sindoor

Sharmishta Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and influencer from Pune, was arrested for a controversial video on Operation Sindoor that sparked public outrage and led to her being placed in judicial custody until June 13. Despite apologizing and deleting the video, criticism and legal actions followed her arrest, raising political concerns about misuse of police powers.