The Supreme Court of India emphasized the right to dissent and freedom of speech, stating that criticizing government actions is not a crime. The court urged law enforcement agencies to understand and respect citizens’ rights to express dissent, stressing the need to evaluate statements based on their impact on reasonable individuals, rather than hypersensitive interpretations.
In a significant ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court, led by Justice Rakesh Kainthla, delineated the boundaries of freedom of speech in the context of defamation. The case involved Jagat Singh Negi, a State Revenue, Horticulture, and Tribal Development Minister and Congress leader, who filed a complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Surat Singh […]
A Legacy of Landmark Judgments and Constitutional Wisdom by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, who retired on December 25, 2023, after serving an impactful tenure of 6 years and 10 months at the Supreme Court of India, has been a pivotal figure in shaping contemporary Indian jurisprudence. His retirement marks the end […]