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SC Judgment Review 2021: Freedom of the Press
The Court recognised that press freedom and privacy were allies and that the fear of surveillance is an ‘assault’ on the press.
21st Dec 2021
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2021 Monsoon Session Review
The Court’s Monsoon Session was dominated by cases related to tribunals and reservations. Several constitutional cases remain pending.
13th Oct 2021
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Sedition: A Hidden Contradiction
DESK BRIEF: The test for sedition contains both the 'clear and present danger' and 'bad tendency' tests from SCOTUS law.
16th Jul 2021
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Freedom of Speech and Expression: Different Arenas, Same Fight
The scope of the freedom of speech and expression has a long history in terms of judicial clarification.
26th Jun 2021
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Sedition: Third Time’s the Charm?
The Court has admitted a challenge to sedition twice before, upholding it each time. Will the third attempt be the successful one?
11th Jun 2021
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The Supreme Court on Sedition: Regulate or Remove?
The Supreme Court in Kedarnath Singh (1962) restricted the scope of sedition law. Now the constitutionality of the law has been questioned.
10th Jun 2021
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Sedition: 6 Must Reads
In this post we curate a list of must reads that look into the history, evolution and application of sedition law in the Indian context.
10th Jun 2021
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Monthly Review: May 2021
In May 2021 the Supreme Court struck down the reservations provided to Maratha's and continued to hear multiple COVID cases.
31st May 2021
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समान कानून कार्यक्षेत्र वाले देशों में देशद्रोह: भारत अमेरिका एवं ब्रिटेन
यूके और यूएसए में राजद्रोह के कानूनी इतिहास का पता लगाते हैं और क्या देशद्रोह अभिव्यक्ति की आज़ादी का एक अपवाद ,और अपराध है।
27th May 2021
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Sedition in the Common Law Jurisdictions: UK, USA and India
Sedition originated in the UK. However, in the UK and US, the law has since been struck down or repealed. Will India follow?
20th May 2021
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Summer Session 2021 Review
The Session was dominated by COVID-related cases, and tackling pendency. Maratha reservations were struck down, and Ramana took over as CJI.
18th May 2021
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Constitutionality of Sedition
Pending
SG Vombatkere v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, that criminalises sedition, is unconstitutional.
MoreNext Hearing: July 18, 2022
Last Updated: 20210716