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The Desk
The Sedition Order: A Real Hope for Free Speech?
The intended impact of the SC's relatively ambiguous Order remains unclear.
12th May 2022
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Umar Khalid’s Bail Appeal at the Delhi High Court
A Delhi Court denied Khalid bail, stating the facts indicated his conspiring to riot. Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have approached the Delhi HC.
6th May 2022
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SCO Shorts: FCRA Judgment
SC upholds the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act (FCRA), 2020, cites concerns about sovereignty of nation.
11th Apr 2022
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Union’s Refusal to Submit an Affidavit in Pegasus Case Comes into Sharp Focus
A New York Times article reveals that Indian government had bought the Pegasus spyware in 2017 as part of a $2 Billion arms deal.
2nd Feb 2022
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Supreme Court Issues Notice in Haridwar Hate Speech Case
The SC on Wednesday issued notice in Qurban Ali v Union of India, a PIL filed against the alleged hate speech in Haridwar and Delhi.
14th Jan 2022
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MLA Suspension in Maharashtra: A Threat to Democracy?
DESK BRIEF: The SC observed that suspension of Assembly members for long periods through majority resolutions threatened democracy.
12th Jan 2022
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Looking Ahead 2022: SC on Terror
The Court will hear arguments on two important challenges to the UAPA in 2022.
29th Dec 2021
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The SC’s Top Cases 2021: Threats of Surveillance, Sedition and Dead Laws
The Supreme Court addressed a plethora of possible threats to the freedom of speech and expression of the press this year.
20th Dec 2021
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Transfer of IT Rules Challenges
Pending
Union of India v Sudesh Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court will hear the Union Government's petition requesting a transfer of pending High Court challenges to the IT Rules, 2021
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Bench:A.M. Khanwilkar J, A.S. Oka J
Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation v Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
The Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of Regulations issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India imposing a lower limit on the price that broadcasters can charge for a ‘bouquet’ of channels. The Court will decide whether the Regulations violate the broadcasters’ Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression and their Right to Engage in Free Trade.
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Bench:U.U. Lalit J, S.R. Bhat J, B.M. Trivedi J