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Scope & Extent of Freedom of Speech & Expression under the Constitution

This article has been written by Swapnil Gawate 3rd -year student at M.P. Law College Aurangabad. The article talks about the various laws in India regarding freedom of speech and expression. Table of Contents Introduction Importance of criticism in a democracy Media and its rights Misuse of media power Development of fake news in the media Freedom of speech and expression: Sedition and Defamation Laws International conventions and their standing International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Sedition laws  Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India: Can the government impose an internet shutdown? Conclusion Introduction Freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed to us by the Constitution of India as a fundamental right. The real question is are we provided with the guarantees. The laws provide all the theoretical rights, however, the theoretical rights do not necessarily provide all the guarantees. International Covenant on Civil...
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IPC Section 294a

    #Did you know Section 294(a) Section 294(a) of the Indian Penal Code says- "Whoever, to the annoyance of others does any absence act in any poublic place, shall be published with imprisonment of either discription  for term which may extend to three month, or with fine, or with both". This section substantiated with growing gap between poublic and private life 
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Section 294(A)

  #Did you know Section 294(a) Section 294(a) of the Indian Penal Code says- "Whoever, to the annoyance of others does any absence act in any poublic place, shall be published with imprisonment of either discription  for term which may extend to three month, or with fine, or with both". This section substantiated with growing gap between poublic and private life 
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New Bharat New NEP

 This National Education Policy envisions an education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India, that is Bharat, sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing high-quality education to all.#MyNEP The purpose of the education system is to develop good human beings capable of rational thought and action, possessing compassion and empathy, courage and resilience, scientific temper and creative imagination, with sound ethical moorings and values.#MyNEP It aims at producing engaged, productive, and contributing citizens for building an equitable, inclusive, and plural society as envisaged by our Constitution.#MyNEP The vision of the Policy is to instill among the learners a deep-rooted pride in being Indian, not only in thought, but also in spirit, intellect, and deeds, as well as to develop knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions that support responsible commitment to human rights, sustainable development and living, ...
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Maratha Reservation & verdict of Supreme Cour detail information

  Case Description The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutional validity of  Maharashtra’s Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act, 2018 , which grants reservations to the Maratha community. Background On 9 July, 2014 the state of Maharashtra promulgated an ordinance granting 16% reservation in education and public employment to the Maratha community. On 14 November, 2014 the Bombay High Court issued  an interim order  staying the ordinance’s implementation. A challenge to the interim order was dismissed by the Supreme Court on 18 December, 2014.   Thereafter, Maharashtra enacted the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act, 2014. This granted 16% reservation to educationally and socially backward classes, among whom the Maratha community was counted. On 7 April, 2016 the Bombay High Court stayed the implementation of the Act due to its semblance to the ordinance.   On 4 January, 2017 the Maharashtra state government issued ...
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