Today(on 15th April), The Bombay High Court, in response to concerns about potential unrest during the Ram Navami rally in a Muslim-populated area, emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and harmony. The court urged authorities to make route modifications to prevent law and order issues. It also addressed the need for prompt police intervention in case of any legal violations. The hearing will continue on April 23.
The Allahabad High Court denied bail to journalist Amit Maurya for alleged extortion and hate speech against PM Modi and CM Adityanath. Justice Chauhan stressed media misuse and the importance of secular journalism. The court condemned personal attacks and emphasized the need for constructive criticism and upholding democratic and secular principles in journalism.
The Instagram account ‘Seven Angry Women’ sparked controversy at GNLU-Gujarat National Law University by shedding light on allegations of rape, hate speech, and queerphobia among students. The Gujarat High Court initiated a ‘high-level inquiry’ into the university’s affairs and faculty following the anonymous posts. The university’s response and subsequent actions have led to a decrease in trust among students.
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has raised concerns about the challenges to free speech posed by disinformation and hate speech, particularly in the digital age. Speaking at the 14th Justice VM Tarkunde Memorial Lecture on ‘Upholding Civil Liberties in the Digital Age: Privacy, Surveillance and Free Speech’, he highlighted the significant shift in the […]
