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Judiciary’s Crucial Duty to Safeguard Free Speech Syllabus: GS Paper -2 Fundamental Rights, Judgements & Cases Why in the News ? The recent Supreme Court refusal to quash an FIR against folk singer Neha Rathore for her social media posts following the Pahalgam attack has reignited concerns about free speech, judicial responsibility, and the misuse …
Read MoreSC Reviews Constitutional Validity of BNS Section 152 Why in the News ? The Supreme Court questioned if the potential misuse of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) could make it unconstitutional, while granting protection to journalist Siddharth Varadarajan and the Foundation of Independent Journalism from coercive police action in an Assam FIR …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Abuse of Free Speech Online Why in the News? The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the rising misuse of free speech, particularly on social media platforms and online platforms, and hinted at the need for regulatory guidelines. It emphasized self-restraint and reasonable restrictions to protect fraternity, secularism, and individual dignity in …
Read MoreKARNATAKA’S FAKE NEWS BILL TRIGGERS FREE SPEECH DEBATE Why in the News? New legislation: The Karnataka Information and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025 seeks to regulate fake news on social media platforms. Controversial provisions: Offences include posting content deemed “anti-feminism” or “disrespecting Sanatan symbols”, with up to 7 years jail and ₹10 lakh fine. First-of-its-kind: …
Read MoreUNIVERSITIES MUST RESPECT CONSTITUTIONAL FREE SPEECH Syllabus: GS-2 : Fundamental Rights, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? A recent controversy surrounding university faculty being penalised for voicing personal opinions has reignited the debate on academic freedom and freedom of speech in India. With India’s global press freedom ranking at 151, concerns about shrinking …
Read MoreIndia’s Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy – 2025: A Game Changer for Green Investments in India Introduction In a strategic move to align financial flows with India’s sustainability goals and promote environmental impact investing, the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance released the Draft Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy in 2025. This …
Read MoreSupreme Court Bail Order Undermines Civil Liberties and Free Speech Syllabus: GS-2: Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, Separation of Powers, Judgements & Cases Judiciary Focus: The Supreme Court granted bail to Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad in the State of Haryana vs Ali Khan Mahmudabad case. Despite granting bail, the Court imposed restrictive conditions curtailing his freedom …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court of India quashed a criminal case against Congress MP Imran Pratapgadhi for a poem, reaffirming that artistic expression is vital to free speech and cannot be curbed merely due to majority disapproval. SC Quashes Case Against Imran Pratapgadhi: The Supreme Court of India quashed a criminal case against …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on February 18 in relation to FIRs filed against him over remarks made on the YouTube show India Got Latent. A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh passed the order. The Court imposed stringent …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) appealed to the Supreme Court against the Jharkhand High Court’s decision to grant bail to Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Mumbai Police argued that terms like Rohingya, Bangladeshis, and jihadis do not target any specific community or religion in India, hence Section 295A of the IPC was not …
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