Experts in N-E point to misuse of sedition law to choke legitimate dissent
Though not many sedition cases have been reported from the northeastern states, lawyers and experts in the region felt that the law...
A colonial legacy, Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi were charged under Section 124A
A colonial remnant that has managed to persist like the rock of Sisyphus is the notion of sedition - and the law that seeks...
New highs wait seems getting longer
Markets in the week gone by made a valiant attempt to make new lifetime highs but failed. The top five-six heavyweight stocks in the...
Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi and his struggle against sedition law, UAPA charges
Between 2014 to 2019, Assam reported up to 54 cases of sedition after a wave of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Some...
From CAA critics to journos covering Hathras rape, UP govt uses sedition law ‘recklessly’:...
Uttar Pradesh became familiar with the sedition law when protests began over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in 2019.
The sedition law -- Section...
Why SC red-flagged sedition case against rebel YSR Cong MP, Andhra news channels
Sedition charges against a rebel MP of Andhra Pradeshs ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) best exemplifies why the state registered maximum number of...
BSE listed company Milestone Furniture announces sudden disappearance of CA
In a curious development, a BSE listed company announced the sudden disappearance of its chartered accountant which is leading to delay in finalisation...
With 12 cases out 475 filed nationally from 2014-21, WB more tolerant of dissent
West Bengal seems to have a more relaxed attitude with regard to cases related to sedition laws. The latest report of the National...
India ready to help in times of crisis: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that India is always ready to lend a helping hand whenever there is a crisis.
Addressing...
It pays to make propaganda films (IANS Column: B-Town)
'Bhed Chaal' is a Hindi proverb very much used in relation to the Hindi film industry. It means that one huge success is followed...
