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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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Centre's Fact-Check Unit Put On Hold, Top Court Cites "Freedom Of Speech"
A day after the Centre notified the fact check unit under the Press Information Bureau to "address the challenge of fake news", the Supreme Court today paused the notification, setting aside the Bombay High Court's go-ahead to the government's move.
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"Not Freedom Of Speech": Minister On Space To Khalistani Elements Abroad
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called out the space given to extremist Khalistani elements in foreign countries and said this is not freedom of speech, but a misuse of it.
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What Is An Electoral Bond? How Do They Fund Political Parties? Read Here
In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court today annulled the electoral bonds scheme for political funding, saying it violates the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression as well as the right to information.
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Electoral Bonds Violate Constitution's Article 19(1)(a): What Is The Law
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the electoral bonds scheme for political funding saying it is violative of the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
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"Will Fund Legal Fees To Challenge Irish Hate Speech Bill": Elon Musk
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said he will fund legal challenges to pending Irish hate speech legislation he says would limit freedom of expression, in an interview published Wednesday.
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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".
-
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.
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Centre's Fact-Check Unit Put On Hold, Top Court Cites "Freedom Of Speech"
A day after the Centre notified the fact check unit under the Press Information Bureau to "address the challenge of fake news", the Supreme Court today paused the notification, setting aside the Bombay High Court's go-ahead to the government's move.
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"Not Freedom Of Speech": Minister On Space To Khalistani Elements Abroad
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called out the space given to extremist Khalistani elements in foreign countries and said this is not freedom of speech, but a misuse of it.
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What Is An Electoral Bond? How Do They Fund Political Parties? Read Here
In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court today annulled the electoral bonds scheme for political funding, saying it violates the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression as well as the right to information.
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Electoral Bonds Violate Constitution's Article 19(1)(a): What Is The Law
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the electoral bonds scheme for political funding saying it is violative of the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
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"Will Fund Legal Fees To Challenge Irish Hate Speech Bill": Elon Musk
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said he will fund legal challenges to pending Irish hate speech legislation he says would limit freedom of expression, in an interview published Wednesday.
