SC issues notice to Meghalaya govt in Shillong Times Editor Patricia Mukhim’s case
The Supreme Court Wednesday issued notice to the Meghalaya government on a petition filed by noted journalist Patricia Mukhim against ...
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India’s Polarised Media Reflects Crisis of Confidence in its Politics
With the government digging in its heels over the hastily-pushed-through Farm Acts, and the “godi” media only portraying the ruling ...
Notice issued to Kamra and Taneja in SC contempt case
The Supreme Court Friday issued a contempt notice to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and cartoonist Rachita Taneja asking them to ...
‘STAND IN THE QUEUE’
Recently, the Bombay High Court turned down a request from a senior lawyer to list a matter high on the ...
‘A FAKE DREAM’
The Kerala Government has put on hold its attempt to punish fake news after opposition from within the CPM itself. ...
What is the need to add sedition charges, asks Bombay HC; grants Kangana Ranaut and her sister interim protection from arrest
The Bombay High Court Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to actor Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel in ...
Kerala CM’s climb-down: Puts on hold controversial amendment to the Police Act
In the face of an onslaught of criticism for an ordinance amending the Kerala Police Act, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi ...
Sec 118A enacted by Kerala is necessary to curb the dangerous menace of FAKE NEWS
The criminalisation of FAKE NEWS by issuing an Ordinance in Kerala has sparked controversy inviting reaction from liberals and rights ...
Amid public pressure, Kerala govt puts ordinance punishing “abusive” posts on hold
Amid mounting public pressure, the Kerala government Monday said it would not, for the time being, implement the controversial Ordinance ...
Kerala Governor signs off on ordinance making dissemination of abusive, defamatory content punishable with 3 years in prison
Amidst the widespread criticism, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan cleared the Ordinance making the expression, publication or dissemination through any ...
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Surya’s comments unnecessary, unwarranted but not worthy of contempt, Madras HC
The Madras High Court Friday declined to initiate contempt proceedings against actor Surya for criticizing the courts for forcing students ...
7819 websites/webpages/accounts blocked between 2017 to 2019, Centre informs LS
The Central Government Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that it had blocked 1385, 2799 and 3635 websites/webpages/accounts in the year ...
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