Analysis of Karnataka’s Hate Speech Bill, 2025, examining vague definitions, harsh penalties, executive powers, and its impact on free speech.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court refuses to quash FIR over tweet against PM Narendra Modi, says free speech was brazenly abused; petitioner may approach High Court.
SC refuses to quash case against law graduate over Facebook post saying ‘Babri Masjid will be rebuilt one day’; allows withdrawal of plea.
British commentator Sami Hamdi detained by U.S. ICE at SFO after visa revocation; detention linked to his remarks on Middle East and free speech concerns.
SC seeks Centre’s response on plea to remove Assam BJP video allegedly vilifying Muslims; petition says it spreads hate and communal disharmony.
Delhi HC orders removal of obscene posts against BJP’s Gaurav Bhatia, balancing free speech with dignity; next hearing on Nov 19, 2025.
Calcutta HC dismisses plea against singer Nachiketa Chakraborty over alleged remarks on Lord Ram, citing lack of evidence and jurisdiction.
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SC grants anticipatory bail to cartoonist Hemant Malviya over objectionable posts on PM Modi, RSS; court notes his apology and cautions cooperation.
SC tells YouTuber Abhisar Sharma it can’t bypass Gauhati HC in FIR case, grants 4-week protection to approach HC, tags plea on sedition law.
SC: Influencers making commercial speech can’t claim fundamental rights; must apologize and act responsibly towards community sensitivities.
SC protects Wire editor from coercive action in Assam FIR over ‘Operation Sindoor’ report; petition challenges sedition provision in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Himachal Pradesh HC grants bail to man booked under BNS for sharing alleged anti-Army, anti-PM posts; says no evidence of incitement to violence.
SC starts contempt case against journalist Ajay Shukla over YouTube video with scandalous, defamatory remarks against Supreme Court judge.
Supreme Court holds homoeopathy practitioners cannot prescribe allopathy drugs; Telangana HC quashes FIR on procedural lapse under NMCA.
20 February, 2026 11:28 AM
Supreme Court rules that contractual clauses barring interest claims override the Interest Act, setting aside Kerala High Court’s order on delayed payments.
20 February, 2026 11:43 AM
Kerala High Court issues notice to CBFC over certification of The Kerala Story 2, questions safeguards under Cinematograph Act; release not stayed.
21 February, 2026 02:50 PM
Senior Advocate Vikas Singh flags criminalisation of politics, black money in elections, and calls for systemic electoral reforms to protect democracy.
21 February, 2026 06:47 PM
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs, ruling that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose import duties.
21 February, 2026 02:45 PM
Madras High Court upholds EPF liability on beedi company, holding beedi rollers engaged through intermediaries are employees entitled to PF benefits.
21 February, 2026 04:03 PM
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