Freedom of speech and expression

Chasm between deeds & words: Modi’s speech on freedom & democracy at G7 Summit

Chasm between deeds & words: Modi’s speech on freedom & democracy at G7 Summit

June 15, 2021

On Sunday, participating in a session at the G7 Summit in Cornwall, United Kingdom, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of democracy and freedom being part of Indian ethos. He also said that it was important to ensure that “cyberspace remains an avenue for advancing democ...

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Another nail in coffin of freedom of expression in India

Another nail in coffin of freedom of expression in India

August 18, 2020

Supreme Court’s Friday ruling holding noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan guilty of criminal contempt of court has been roundly criticised by lawyers, former judges, retired bureaucrats and the media as an attack on freedom of expression by the guardians of the Constitution. “Supre...

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