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Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Atishi, Cites Freedom Of Speech
A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit against Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh, underscoring their "legitimate exercise of fundamental right to freedom of speech.
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Amid Row Over Kunal Kamra Joke, Supreme Court's Freedom Of Speech Message
The Supreme Court today dismissed an FIR lodged against Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi for his Instagram post featuring a poem titled "Ae khoon ke pyase baat suno".
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"No Freedom Of Speech, Only Action": Jaya Bachchan On Kunal Kamra Row
In the ongoing row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's recent remarks, several political figures, including Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan and Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs have come forward to defend Mr Kamra's freedom of expression.
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Jaya Bachchan Reacts To Kunal Kamra Controversy: "Where Is Freedom Of Speech?"
Jaya Bachchan questioned the growing restrictions on freedom of expression in the country.
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"Congress Crushed Freedom Of Speech": PM Brings Up Emergency In Parliament
The Congress does not believe in 'sabka saath, sabka vikas', or 'development for all', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday, in his second attack on the opposition in three days.
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On German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Remark, Musk's "Oaf" Comeback
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday he does not support freedom of speech when it is used for extreme-right views, a day after a hand gesture by US billionaire Elon Musk caused uproar during Donald Trump's inauguration festivities.
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"Can't Just File Cases Because...": Court Grants Interim Protection To Journalist
Writings perceived as criticism of the government cannot be the reason for filing criminal cases against journalists, said the Supreme Court, underlining the right to freedom of speech and expression.
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French Authorities Charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in Probe Into Organised Crime on App
Telegram boss Pavel Durov has been placed under formal investigation by a French judge. The charges for which he was initially arrested four days ago include suspected complicity in running an online platform that allows illicit transactions, images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking, and fraud among others.
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Turkish Woman Arrested For Criticising Instagram Ban, Insulting Tayyip Erdogan
A Turkish court on Monday ordered the arrest of a woman on charges of inciting hatred and insulting the president after she criticised a ban on social media platform Instagram, broadcaster Haberturk and other media said.
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Mamata Banerjee Can Make Any Comment Against Governor Within Laws: Court
The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed that Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is free to make any statement concerning Governor C V Ananda Bose, not crossing the contours of freedom of speech and public duty.
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Joe Biden's "Vice President During Covid-19" Gaffe Draws Backlash
US President Joe Biden made another apparent gaffe during his speech at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit on Sunday.
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Supreme Court Cites Freedom Of Speech, Stays Order Against YS Sharmila
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order passed by a district court in Andhra Pradesh injuncting state Congress chief YS Sharmila and others from making comments against YSR Congress Party and some of its members.
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"Can't Sit On A Couch And Say Anything": Top Court Raps Medical Body Chief
Coming down heavily on the Indian Medical Association (IMA) president for his remarks in an interview, the Supreme Court today said that while it is first one to uphold the freedom of speech, "there are times when there should be self-restraint".
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SocialFi Is the New Buzzword in Web3 World, Here’s What We Know About It
The concept of SocialFi is to bridge the gap that exists between existing social networking platforms and Web3. It gives users more control over their content, more freedom of speech, and also lets them monetise their content.
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Pre-Trial Injunction Against Media Platforms Should Be Exceptional: Supreme Court
Courts should not grant ex-parte injunctions against publication of a news article barring in exceptional cases as it may have severe ramifications for the right to freedom of speech of the author and the public's right to know, Supreme Court said.
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Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Atishi, Cites Freedom Of Speech
A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit against Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh, underscoring their "legitimate exercise of fundamental right to freedom of speech.
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Amid Row Over Kunal Kamra Joke, Supreme Court's Freedom Of Speech Message
The Supreme Court today dismissed an FIR lodged against Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi for his Instagram post featuring a poem titled "Ae khoon ke pyase baat suno".
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"No Freedom Of Speech, Only Action": Jaya Bachchan On Kunal Kamra Row
In the ongoing row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's recent remarks, several political figures, including Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan and Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs have come forward to defend Mr Kamra's freedom of expression.
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Jaya Bachchan Reacts To Kunal Kamra Controversy: "Where Is Freedom Of Speech?"
Jaya Bachchan questioned the growing restrictions on freedom of expression in the country.
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"Congress Crushed Freedom Of Speech": PM Brings Up Emergency In Parliament
The Congress does not believe in 'sabka saath, sabka vikas', or 'development for all', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday, in his second attack on the opposition in three days.
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On German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Remark, Musk's "Oaf" Comeback
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday he does not support freedom of speech when it is used for extreme-right views, a day after a hand gesture by US billionaire Elon Musk caused uproar during Donald Trump's inauguration festivities.
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"Can't Just File Cases Because...": Court Grants Interim Protection To Journalist
Writings perceived as criticism of the government cannot be the reason for filing criminal cases against journalists, said the Supreme Court, underlining the right to freedom of speech and expression.
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French Authorities Charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in Probe Into Organised Crime on App
Telegram boss Pavel Durov has been placed under formal investigation by a French judge. The charges for which he was initially arrested four days ago include suspected complicity in running an online platform that allows illicit transactions, images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking, and fraud among others.
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Turkish Woman Arrested For Criticising Instagram Ban, Insulting Tayyip Erdogan
A Turkish court on Monday ordered the arrest of a woman on charges of inciting hatred and insulting the president after she criticised a ban on social media platform Instagram, broadcaster Haberturk and other media said.
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Mamata Banerjee Can Make Any Comment Against Governor Within Laws: Court
The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed that Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is free to make any statement concerning Governor C V Ananda Bose, not crossing the contours of freedom of speech and public duty.
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Joe Biden's "Vice President During Covid-19" Gaffe Draws Backlash
US President Joe Biden made another apparent gaffe during his speech at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit on Sunday.
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Supreme Court Cites Freedom Of Speech, Stays Order Against YS Sharmila
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order passed by a district court in Andhra Pradesh injuncting state Congress chief YS Sharmila and others from making comments against YSR Congress Party and some of its members.
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"Can't Sit On A Couch And Say Anything": Top Court Raps Medical Body Chief
Coming down heavily on the Indian Medical Association (IMA) president for his remarks in an interview, the Supreme Court today said that while it is first one to uphold the freedom of speech, "there are times when there should be self-restraint".
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SocialFi Is the New Buzzword in Web3 World, Here’s What We Know About It
The concept of SocialFi is to bridge the gap that exists between existing social networking platforms and Web3. It gives users more control over their content, more freedom of speech, and also lets them monetise their content.
-
Pre-Trial Injunction Against Media Platforms Should Be Exceptional: Supreme Court
Courts should not grant ex-parte injunctions against publication of a news article barring in exceptional cases as it may have severe ramifications for the right to freedom of speech of the author and the public's right to know, Supreme Court said.
