Delhi Police argues videos, chats and witness accounts expose real objective of regime change

Delhi Police disputes delay narrative, says speeches, WhatsApp chats and conduct show that protests were orchestrated, not spontaneous

Luthra argued that the accused was later “folded into” the larger conspiracy narrative, despite bail in the initial FIRs

It was argued that with no evidence linked to violence and no overt act alleged, Umar Khalid and others cannot be jailed indefinitely

It was argued that Khalid and others remain jailed without recovery or proof of violence, as charge-sheets pile up yearly

Tracking activist Umar Khalid's bail applications in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India

The Court ruled in favour of media outlets in some free speech cases though the key sedition matter is moving at a glacial pace

In 2023, a Constitution Bench has assembled almost each month to tackle matters of public importance

SCO Explains the 279th Law Commission report which recommends increased punishment and wider application of sedition law.

DESK BRIEF: In its 279th Report, the Law Commission recommended broadening the scope of sedition and increasing quantum of punishment.

Citing National Security, the 279th Law Commission report recommended increased punishment and wider application of Sedition Law

The most important Freedom of Speech cases at the Supreme Court were characterised by the Union's inability to follow the Court's directions