Dhurandhar 2: Why Abuses Get Muted in India But Flow Freely Abroad – An Analysis on Freedom of Speech
Introduction The release of Dhurandhar 2 has once again brought about the issue of liberty of speech and censorship in…
Tag: Article 19
MNS Leaders’ Language Attacks: Constitutional Rights Under Threat in Maharashtra
This article focuses on rhetoric used by leaders of MNS based on language in Maharashtra that presents a challenge over constitutional rights, that is, freedom of speech versus freedom of order. It outlines the existence of Indian laws that bear relevance to hate speech and examines past and contemporary examples with attention to the damages on the basic rights and the position of the regulators to maintain conformity to the constitutional ideals.
Free Speech vs Defamation: SC Quashes Builder’s Complaint – Justice K.V. Viswanathan in Shahed Kamal Case
The defamation charges against homeowners who were demonstrating against a builder were dismissed by the Supreme Court of India, which affirmed the homebuyers’ fundamental right to peaceful dissent in accordance with Article 19(1)(a). The verdict sheds light on important problems in defamation law, particularly the Ninth Exception to Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code.