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Analysis

To speak or not to speak: The lingering question of compelled speech in India

The Indian Supreme Court’s jurisprudence on compelled speech, largely developed through cases relating to cinema halls, is undercooked

Kevin Sebastian

2nd Dec 2024

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speech

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2023: Freedom of Speech

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

R. Sai Spandana

3rd Jan 2024

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Analysis

Justice S.K. Kaul’s Notable Judgements

In a judicial career spanning 20 years, Justice Kaul’s judgements deeply impacted freedom and autonomy

Sushovan Patnaik

26th Dec 2023

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devices

Analysis

Constitutional principles go for a toss in the criminal law of search and seizure

Seizing electronic devices in the absence of proportionality checks violates the right against self-incrimination

Soutik Banerjee

13th Dec 2023

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search and seizure

Analysis

Guidelines for search and seizure of digital devices a must under right to privacy, Supreme Court says

Supreme Court directs Union to frame guidelines for search and seizure of digital devices by investigative agencies

R. Sai Spandana

7th Nov 2023

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Analysis

Listing dates for upcoming seven and nine-judge bench cases

The Court is expected to hear all seven and nine-judge matters in the first quarter of 2024.

SCO Team

25th Oct 2023

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Article 19

Analysis

Article 19: Prescription, procedure and the press

DESK BRIEF: Recently, it seems that the prescriptive aspect of Article 19 is only a poetic indulgence when faced with media rights

R. Sai Spandana

7th Oct 2023

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Analysis

Supreme Court calls complaint against Editors Guild a “counter narrative” of the Manipur Government

The Court stayed proceedings under all First Information Reports filed against members of the guild.

Advay Vora

15th Sep 2023

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Analysis

Petitioners Withdraw Challenge Against Internet Shutdown in Manipur

Petitioners expressed their intention to intervene in the pending challenge to the internet shutdown before the Manipur High Court.

Advay Vora

6th Jul 2023

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Analysis

Challenge to the IT Rules 2023

Comedian Kunal Kamra argues that the Rules will lead to censorship and overregulation of online content.

Advay Vora

26th Jun 2023

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Analysis

What is the Challenge to the Manipur Internet Shutdown?

The Supreme Court will decide the constitutional validity of the Internet shutdown in Manipur.

Advay Vora

20th Jun 2023

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cases

Kunal Kamra v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide if a stay on the notification of a government fact check unit under the IT Rules, 2023 can be granted

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Next Hearing: March 21, 2024

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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J

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N. Ravi v Speaker, Legislative Assembly Chennai

The Supreme Court will decide if the immunities enjoyed by law makers under Article 194 overrides the fundamental right to freedom of speech under Article 19

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75 Years of the Supreme Court