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Freedom of expression on social media does not give right to make irrespon
Updated : 4 days, 8 hours ago IST
The Allahabad High Court has said that freedom of expression on social media, does not allow citizens to make irresponsible statements, nor does it grant a license to use objectionable language.
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"We support importance of free press around the world": US on India bannin
Updated : 6 days, 23 hours ago IST
Describing India banning the BBC documentary on PM Modi as a matter of press freedom, the US State Department said that it is high time to highlight the importance of democratic principles like freedom of expression and make it a point around the world as well as in India.
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'Hurtful and despicable': Pak PM Sharif condemns 'burning' of Quran in Swe
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday criticised the alleged burning of the Quran during a protest outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm, Pakistan-based news organisation, The News International, reported adding that he termed the incident extremely hurtful and despicable.
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"We have been shocked at vandalism of two Hindu temples in Melbourne": Aus
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
"We have been shocked at the vandalism of two Hindu temples in Melbourne, & Australian authorities are investigating. Our strong support for freedom of expression does not include hate speech or violence @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia," O'Farrell tweeted on Friday.
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SC rules against imposition of additional restrictions on freedom of speec
Updated : 4 weeks, 1 day ago IST
A five-judge Constitution bench of Justices S Abdul Nazeer, BR Gavai, AS Bopanna, V Ramasubramanian and BV Nagarathna, said that no additional restrictions, other than those prescribed under Article 19(2) of the Constitution, can be imposed on a citizen under the right to freedom of speech a
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Rights group raises alarm over mass arrests in Pakistan's Gwadar
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The group said putting a "blanket ban on all forms of public gatherings amounts to repression of the right to protest and sends a chilling message that there is no room for dissent." "It is imperative that the Government of Pakistan upholds the human rights of everyone, including their righ
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"Even now, questions are being raised on civil liberties and freedom of ex
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, on Thursday, inaugurated the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival and had a lengthy speech on British censorship, pre-independence films against oppressors, communalism, and societal harmony.
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We must transform justice systems to meet the challenges of today, tomorro
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The meeting is being hosted by the Government of Mauritius from November 22 to 25 in Port Louis under the theme of 'Strengthening international cooperation through the rule of law and the protection of human rights.'
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SC reserves order on issues related to freedom of speech of public functio
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the issue of whether reasonable restrictions can be imposed on the freedom of speech of public functionaries.
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SC to hear limits of right to freedom of speech and expression for high pu
Updated : 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday posted the hearing of pleas relating to the limits of the right to freedom of speech and expression for high public functionaries such as a Minister of a State for November 15.
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Telangana: BJP alleges KCR-government attempted to muzzle Praja Sangrama Y
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 24 (ANI): The Bhartiya Janata Party (Telangana) launched another allegation against the state government and claimed that the KCR-led government was trying to muzzle freedom of expression in the region.
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UN official condemns use of force to suppress women's protests in Afghanis
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 15 (ANI): UN's special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett condemned the "use of excessive force" to suppress women's protests, calling it a breach of their right to freedom of expression.
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