The Latest Breaking News from Freedom Of Speech

Constitution Bench upholds legislators' freedom of speech and immunity from prosecution for official actions in Parliament.

Last week, The Times of India reported that advertisement flow to India’s print media is expected to show seven percent growth in 2024, a record level of rise that exceeds even pre-pandemic levels. As a market leader in print ad revenue, Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd, the media conglomerate that…

The article is here; the Introduction: Has Supreme Court doctrine invited censorship? Not deliberately, of course. Still, it must be asked whether current doctrine has courted censorship—in the same way one might speak of it courting disaster. The Court has repeatedly declared its devotion to the freedom of speech, so…

Celebration of Al-Ameen newspaper's centenary highlights its role in the freedom movement and current concerns over freedom of speech.

Congress creating fear & oppression in Karnataka, filing false cases against Hindutva activists & BJP workers. Chief Minister & Ministers curtailing freedom of speech. Ram Temple inauguration on Jan 22, Congress hinting at Godhra-like incident.

Bill passes after spate of burning protests that led to uproar in Muslim nations. But some parties believe there is a bigger debate still to be had

CM Siddaramaiah directs police not to obstruct constitutionally conducted events; activists, writers, actors welcome move. Police notice mandates organisers to furnish details to uphold law & order; CM clarifies govt won't impede freedom of speech & expression. #Solidarity #RangaShankara

A state-run fact check unit, such as the one proposed by Tamil Nadu will only cause more harm to society

On Saturday, Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, openly criticized major advertisers for suppressing users' freedom of speech

EXCLUSIVE: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe shared a bunk with one of Evin prison’s pillars of resilience. She tells the Standard of what she learned about Iran’s state-sponsored cancel culture and repression

PIL filed in Madras HC challenging TN Govt's Fact Checking Unit, alleging it curbs freedom of speech & appoints DMK supporter as Mission Director. Court urged to declare G.O. unconstitutional & restrain Mission Director from continuing in post.