Page 5 - Freedom Of Speech
Of harmless humour & manufactured anger
The row over Tandav and the arrest of Munawar Faruqui are straight out of the political playbook successfully mastered by Muslim fundamentalists
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SC notice to Kunal Kamra, cartoonist Rachita Taneja in contempt cases
The Supreme Court issued show-cause notices to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and cartoonist Rachita Taneja
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Persons of influence have to be responsible about freedom of speech: SC
Persons of influence owe a duty and have to be more responsible while exercising the right to free speech keeping in view their reach, impact and authority they yield on the general public
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Freedom of speech most abused right: SC on media reporting of Tablighi meet
The Supreme Court Thursday said freedom of speech and expression is the most abused right in recent times
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TikTok needs free speech arguments to overcome Trump's broad powers to ban
TikTok says that just because its parent, ByteDance Ltd., is based in Beijing, that doesn't exclude the app from being fully protected by the Constitution just like any American company
 "TikTok needs free speech arguments to overcome Trump's broad powers to ban")
Hong Kong Police arrest over 370 people for using their freedom of speech
On the first day after China passed the national security law, the Hong Kong Police arrested over 370 people for participating in the pro-democracy march.
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China unveils details of national security law for Hong Kong amid backlash
National security activities would protect human rights and freedom of speech and assembly, it added, without providing details
Even in the times of Covid-19, the SC order must not normalise an exception
History is replete with examples of states reserving wide powers to themselves during an emergency - only to not give up the powers even when the crisis receded
Calls for 'freedom of speech' rise in China as Coronavirus toll hits 1,100
The number of confirmed cases abroad rose to 440 with one death so far in the Philippines
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Freedom of speech constitutionally protected: SC on J&K internet shutdown
SC said that complete blocking or prohibition cannot be accepted by the court and achievement of peace and tranquillity within the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir requires multi-faceted approach
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How internet shutdowns cost India more than $1.3 billion in 2019
Government-led internet shutdowns cost the global economy $8 billion in 2019. India lost $1.3 billion due to 4,196 hours of no internet. 122 major shutdowns took place in 21 countries during the year
 "How internet shutdowns cost India more than $1.3 billion in 2019")
Venkaiah Naidu rubbishes charge of lack of freedom of speech under Modi
He said govt didn't favour freedom of expression to mean liberty to advocate India's disintegration
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'Maldives defamation bill a setback for freedom'
Street protests are banned in the country and people who post criticise government on social media are arrested
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