constitutional rights
Madhya Pradesh High Court Bans Controversial 'Surpanakha Dahan' Effigy Burning Event: Constitutional Violation Explained
Sep 28, 2025 05:46 pm CST
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has banned a controversial Dussehra event that planned to burn effigies of women accused in criminal cases, ruling it unconstitutional. The "Surpanakha Dahan" organized by men's rights group Paurush would have featured 11 women's faces on effigies, but the court determined that publicly tarnishing the image of individuals facing trial violates democratic principles.
Calcutta High Court Orders Return of Illegally Deported West Bengal Residents from Bangladesh Within 4 Weeks
Sep 27, 2025 01:17 pm CST
The Calcutta High Court has ruled against the Centre's deportation of six West Bengal residents to Bangladesh, declaring it illegal and ordering their return within four weeks. The court found that proper deportation protocols were violated when authorities ignored substantial documentation proving Indian citizenship, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and birth certificates. The case has significant implications for citizenship verification processes and has sparked political tensions between TMC and BJP in West Bengal.
First Amendment Protection: How the US Constitution Limits Government Crackdowns on Controversial Speech
Sep 26, 2025 04:52 pm CST
This article explores how the First Amendment protects controversial speech in America, even as the Trump administration vows to crack down on hate speech. Through landmark Supreme Court cases and recent controversies, it examines the constitutional limits on government censorship, the distinction between protected and unprotected speech, and why the freedom to criticize government remains at the heart of First Amendment protections regardless of political viewpoint.
"Anti-American": Jimmy Kimmel On Donald Trump's Threats To Silence Him
Sep 24, 2025 11:53 pm CST
TV host Jimmy Kimmel defended free speech when he returned to US screens on Tuesday, calling government pressure on his late-night talk show "anti-American" as critics decried his suspension as an attack on constitutional rights.
"Must Regulate Content": High Court Rejects X's Challenge To Centre's Authority
Sep 24, 2025 07:51 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court today rejected a petition by Elon Musk's X Corp, which challenged the authority of government officials to issue information blocking orders.
Jimmy Kimmel Show To Return Days After Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Remark
Sep 23, 2025 10:07 am CST
Jimmy Kimmel's late night talk show, which was abruptly pulled from the air last week after the US government threatened broadcasters, will be back on Tuesday, Disney announced Monday.
"Go See Preamble": Supreme Court Junks Plea In Banu Mushtaq-Dussehra Row
Sep 19, 2025 05:00 pm CST
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition challenging the Karnataka government's decision to invite Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq as the chief guest to Dussehra festivities at the famous Chamundeshwari Hills on Monday.
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam To Stay In Jail As Top Court Defers Bail Plea Hearing
Sep 19, 2025 02:52 pm CST
The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to September 22 the hearing on bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi.
Farm Leader Says Deboarded From Train Over Protests, Court Junks Plea
Sep 18, 2025 12:06 am CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court disposed of a petition filed by farmer leader P Ayyakannu, who alleged repeated obstruction of his travel to New Delhi to participate in protests.
What Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Tyler Robinson's Mother Told Police
Sep 17, 2025 05:03 pm CST
Accused Tyler Robinson's mother said he was becoming more liberal in his political views, especially supportive of LGBTQ+ rights.