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SC asks Samay Raina, other influencers to appear over alleged remarks 'ridiculing' disabled
SC asks Samay Raina, other influencers to appear over alleged remarks 'ridiculing' disabled
Published on May 05, 2025 07:55 PM IST
PTI |
'Show up or face action': SC to Samay Raina, 4 others over NGO's plea
The court has sought the presence of five social media influencers, including popular comedian Samay Raina, in response to a plea filed by an NGO.
Updated on May 05, 2025 04:29 PM IST
Germany’s New Coalition Plans a Crackdown on Free Speech
Centrist parties seek to impose tighter controls on public debate, all in the name of democracy.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:22 AM IST
WSJ
HC restrains police from arresting Kunal Kamra, but refuses to stay the probe
The bench also allowed the Mumbai police to record the Tamil Nadu-based comedian’s statement in Chennai after giving him reasonable notice
Published on Apr 26, 2025 08:28 AM IST
Karuna Nidhi
Kunal Kamra row: Bombay high court reserves order, stays arrest
The high court has also instructed the police not to arrest the comedian arested till the order is passed.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 10:21 PM IST
Judge says US can deport pro-Palestinian student protester
Judge says US can deport pro-Palestinian student protester
Published on Apr 14, 2025 11:41 PM IST
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HC dismisses PIL for guidelines to protect artistes, public speakers like Kamra
Kunal Kamra, an aggrieved person, has approached a court in Chennai and this high court seeking various reliefs. He is neither illiterate nor so destitute that he is prevented from approaching this court. Why are you espousing this cause
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Courts not meant for moral policing, says SC
Top court sets aside the high court’s directive that imposed a fine despite acknowledging that no criminal offence was made out against two for their social media posts on Jain monk Tarun Sagar
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Bombay high court to hear Kunal Kamra’s plea for FIR quashing on Tuesday
Kunal Kamra’s lawyer mentioned the petition for urgent hearing before a bench of justices Sarang Kotwal and SM Modak citing death threats his client faced
Published on Apr 07, 2025 01:06 PM IST
Karuna Nidhi
Kunal Kamra moves Bombay HC after FIR over ‘traitor’ jibe against Eknath Shinde
Kunal Kamra petition argues that the complaints against him infringe upon his fundamental rights, including freedom of speech and expression.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 10:35 AM IST
How the Supreme Court spoke out for free speech
The substantive and procedural aspects of the Imran Pratapgarhi judgment should reduce the ease with which speech can be criminalised in India
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:03 PM IST
Never pressured Empuraan producer to go for re-censoring: Minister
Never pressured Empuraan producer to go for re-censoring: Minister
Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:15 PM IST
PTI |
PIL urges HC to lay down guidelines for protecting artists, public speakers like Kunal Kamra
The PIL comes in the wake of an FIR registered against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and seeks a declaration that his speech was protected under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and expression
Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Record fine for UK university renews free speech row
Record fine for UK university renews free speech row
Published on Mar 29, 2025 12:34 AM IST
AFP |
'Satire makes life more meaningful': SC's freedom of speech reminder
A Supreme Court bench emphasised that protecting citizens' fundamental rights is court’s duty, particularly when it comes to freedom of speech and expression.
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 02:01 PM IST
Right to freedom of speech crucial, says Vaishnaw
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized freedom of speech's importance, urging its exercise within societal harmony and constitutional safeguards.
Published on Mar 28, 2025 08:32 AM IST
‘Give him prasad’: Breach of privilege notice against Kunal Kamra admitted
State tourism minister Shambhuraj Desai demanded Kunal Kamra’s immediate arrest, warning that the patience of party workers should not be tested.
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 01:21 PM IST
Team Thackeray cites PM's take on criticism, questions Sena vandalism
In an editorial in the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, the party questioned why there was an extreme response to Kunal Kamra's comments on Eknath Shinde
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:28 PM IST
University fined £585,000 following free speech investigation
The university’s vice-chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, said the university would legally challenge the OfS’s findings.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:55 PM IST
PA_Media | HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Shinde joke row: Kunal Kamra fails to appear before police, seeks more time
Kamra's lawyer contacted Mumbai police and requested them to give his client 7 days' time to appear before the cops.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 11:18 PM IST
‘Not just their goons…’: Oppn rallies behind Kunal Kamra amid 'gaddar' joke row
Kunal Kamra row: Priyanka Chaturvedi said the Mahayuti government's response to Kunal Kamra's remark on Eknath Shinde highlighted its intolerance.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 06:48 PM IST
'This is legal, mine wasn't': Kangana on demolition over Kamra's Shinde joke
Comedian Kunal Kamra stoked controversy with his stand-up act in which performed a parody of a popular Hindi song, apparently referring to Shinde as a "gaddar".
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 01:57 PM IST
Maharashtra minister's bahar aayega na warning after Kunal Kamra's ‘no apology’
Kunal Kamra comedy row: Maharashtra ministers react strongly to Kunal Kamra's joke about Eknath Shinde. Gulab Raghunath Patil threatens repercussions.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 02:42 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Silly season in Maharashtra
Why vandalism is an unacceptable response to an unfunny joke by a comedian
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 08:11 PM IST
HT Editorial
JD Vance says green card holders cannot stay indefinitely in US, sparks a debate
JD Vance stirs a debate stating that green cards don't guarantee immigrants permanent residency in the US. His comments followed Mahmoud Khalil's arrest.
Updated on Mar 14, 2025 08:35 PM IST
Korean singer accused of forging US travel docs following pro-impeachment stance
Lee Seung Hwan is among the several Korean celebrities who voiced their support for Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. He continues to face Yoon supporters' trolling.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:52 PM IST
Karnataka HC quashes case against students over satirical skit on Dalits
Karnataka HC quashes case against students over satirical skit on Dalits
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 08:55 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Anagha Deshpande
Police should value right to free speech and expression, says SC
The court criticised police for registering an FIR against Congress Rajya Sabha parliamentarian Imran Pratapgarhi for posting a poem on social media
Published on Mar 04, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Shekhar Suman condemns Ranveer Allahbadia amid India's Latent row
Shekhar Suman has slammed Ranveer Allahbadia amid India's Got Latent row, saying people are misunderstanding the idea of freedom of speech.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 07:41 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal
Associated Press files lawsuit against 3 Trump administration officials
The AP filed a lawsuit against the White House over restrictions on their access, claiming it violates First Amendment rights
Published on Feb 22, 2025 10:27 AM IST
PTI |