Today, On 25th February, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by the Vishwa Yadav Parishad chief to ban the film ‘Yadav Ji ki Love Story’. The Bench asked, “Is Hindu girl marrying Muslim boy destroying the national fabric?”, rejecting the censorship demand.
The Delhi High Court refused to restrict media coverage of the Dwarka SUV crash, emphasising that freedom of the press cannot be curbed. It said no court can issue a complete gag order unless a genuine grievance is established.
The Kerala High Court expressed strong doubts over a plea seeking to restrain the release of a Malayalam film allegedly inspired by the Venjaramoodu mass murder case. The Court questioned how a creative artwork could interfere with a fair criminal trial and agreed to hear the matter further.
The Haq film controversy reignites the constitutional clash between freedom of expression and the right to privacy after death, questioning whether creative liberty can override posthumous dignity in portraying real-life figures like Shah Bano.
The Delhi High Court refused to stop the release of “The Taj Story”, criticizing the poorly prepared PIL and noting that artistic expression cannot be curtailed. The Bench said the petitioner may approach the Centre under Section 6 of the Cinematograph Act.
A UP lawyer has written to the Chief Justice of India, urging suo motu action against an Allahabad High Court judgment treating “unsaid words” in a WhatsApp post as hate speech. The plea says the ruling “criminalises thought and imagination” under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
Today, On 15th October, Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, told the Supreme Court, “I am being followed and under surveillance in Delhi constantly.” She said this surveillance infringes on her constitutional rights and began after her arrival on 30.09.2025.
The Delhi High Court said free speech must not be misused to insult or humiliate others, stressing that “free speech should therefore not trample on dignity and vice versa.” Justice Ravinder Dudeja cautioned influencers and netizens to post responsibly, noting that online content can cause lasting harm.
Today, On 25th August, Supreme Court told comedian Samay Raina that the apology he tendered in court must also appear on the same platforms where he posts content, stressing that influencers should use their reach to spread awareness and respect persons with disabilities.
Abhijit Iyer-Mitra told the Delhi High Court that attempts to restrain him from posting online were a “curtailment of my freedom of expression.” The Court is hearing Newslaundry journalists’ Rs 2 crore defamation suit over alleged derogatory posts.
