Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defended his government’s decision to ban a controversial documentary film about the fatal gang rape of a woman in New Delhi, saying it was to ensure the dignity of the victim was protected. The film “India’s Daughter” – which features an interview with one of the men who raped…
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday came under sharp attack for his government’s controversial circular threatening action against the media for any defamatory news, with Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing him of being a “hypocrite” and “anti-democratic”. “When there is criticism of the government, when the wrongdoings of his government is exposed…
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday came under biting criticism for his government’s controversial circular threatening action against the media for any “defamatory news,” with the Congress and the BJP accusing him of being a “hypocrite” and “anti-democratic.” An official order issued by the Delhi government has directed the administration to bring in notice…
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is arguing in favour of freedom of speech in the Supreme Court after the filing of some defamation cases against the AAP leader. But Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has decided to take legal action against media for news that might be “defamatory” in nature. The Directorate of Information has issued…
Many governments, fearful of this lack of control, are trying hard to restore or fortify barriers to trace, block, target and censor those who offer an alternative view or champion the truth. While checks and balances are required to ensure equity and avoid misuse, it is important to be vigilant about media freedom. Clearly, even…
Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley greeted citizens and journalists on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on Sunday. In a tweet, Mr. Jaitley, said, “Today on the World Press Freedom Day, I wish fellow citizens and journalist friends the very best towards ensuring independent and free media.” Minister of State for Information and…
The AAP convenor has urged the Court to de-criminalise defamation on the ground that the penal provisions unreasonably curtailed the freedom of speech and even went beyond reasonable restrictions. A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and Prafulla C Pant ordered for suspension of the ongoing proceedings before trial court, relying upon April 17 order on…
Even as Flipkart has withdrawn from the controversial AirtelBSE -1.51 % Zero plan that allows mobile users surf some sites for free, the demand for net neutrality has sparked off an intense debate on the democracy of the internet. As Tweeples discus #savetheinternet and #netneutrality, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has at this…
‘Freedom of Speech and Expression’ is one of the most talked and ‘used’ Fundamental Rights in India, however, only a few can get away after exercising it! This particular ‘right’ simply means that every citizen has the right to put forward their thoughts in public without any fear. However, the recent trends show that the…
In an age and time when many celebrities feel Twitter is an ideal way to directly interact with their fans, Ranbir Kapoor says he likes being safe than sorry. The new-age star from Kapoor khandaan says he stays off social media. While promoting his film Bombay Velvet, he clarified that social media was not for…