Tag: Right to dissent

The Price of Dissent: In India, demanding accountability in times of grief must toe the line

From folk songs to Instagram posts to digital newsrooms, voices of resistance are under attack. FIRs against Neha Singh Rathore, Dr Madri Kakoti, and the shutdown of 4 PM News reflect a deepening free speech crisis in India

No holy cow when it comes to dissent, SC judge Deepak Gupta speaks out again

“Criticism of any institution is to be protected — the executive, legislature, judiciary, and even the armed forces. There is no holy cow when it comes to dissent” Justice Gupta said adding that majoritarianism can also not be accepted

Controlling Dissent: Ramchandra Guha, left leaders detained for anti-CAA protests

Yogendra Yadav and Left leaders like Sitaram Yechury, Nilotpal Basus and Brinda Karat detained in nation-wide protests against CAA.

When Majrooh Sultanpuri went to jail for writing poetry against Nehru

On his 99th birth anniversary, read how noted Hindi...

67% Unlawful Activities Prevention Act Cases Ended In Acquittal/Discharge

Mumbai: Two-thirds of trials completed under a 51-year-old law...

Dissenting in a Democracy with draconian Sedition Act

Colonial era law to keep freedom fighters in check,...

Opinion: What is the cost of being a dissenting voice?

It is not the question of stifling dissent, it...

Protests in Mumbai against State’s attempts to suppress Dissent

Civil society groups, activists, students and citizens have come...

Student who shouted anti-BJP slogans at TN airport, granted bail

Criticised on social media and by rival parties, Ms...

Student arrested for shouting anti-BJP slogans in TN

Lois had earlier participated in campaigns against the Sterlite...

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