Tag: civil society
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Are religious appeals to voters an electoral offence?
[ad_1] Narendra Modi addresses a meeting in Chennai on March 4, 2024. The PM’s speech, wherein he accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting Hinduism, has resulted in complaints that the former violated the Model Code of Conduct. | Photo Credit: R. Satish Babu Did Narendra Modi commit an electoral offence under Section 123(3) of the Representation of the…
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Supreme Court wants transparency regarding internet shutdowns in Jammu and Kashmir
[ad_1] When it comes to the defence of free speech in Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court takes baby steps, taking into account the defence of security used by the Union Territory government, to resist pleas for transparency. Therefore, it was not surprising when a two-judge bench of the Court, comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and…