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When Words Wound: Constitutional Boundaries of Hate Speech in India

Published On: April 14th 2026 Authored By: Jitasha Jain Gurha School of Law, Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalay, Indore Abstract Few constitutional debates in India are as complex and emotionally charged as the regulation of hate speech. At stake are two foundational constitutional commitments: the protection of free expression and the preservation of dignity, equality, and public […]

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Freedom of the Press or Freedom Under Control? A Legal Examination of India’s Media Law Framework

Published On: April 1st 2026 Authored By: Ganisrika SASTRA DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY Abstract Freedom of the press occupies a central position within India’s constitutional democracy, functioning as both a facilitator of public discourse and a mechanism of governmental accountability. This article undertakes a comprehensive examination of media law and freedom of expression in India

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Hate Speech Regulation in India: Balancing Free Speech and Public Order in the Digital Age

Published On: March 13th 2026 Authored By: Mansi Yadav Maharshi Dayanand University Introduction Hate speech laws are at the crossroads of the Indian constitution, the necessity for maintaining order, and the realities of the new age of digital communications. The problem for the world’s largest democracy and multi-religious and multi-linguistic society is that it seeks

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Freedom of Speech in the Digital Era: Constitutional Limits on State Regulation

Published On: March 15th 2026 Authored By: Kinjal Gaikar Vasantdada Patil Prathisthan Law College Abstract Freedom of speech, guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, faces novel constitutional challenges in the digital era. The rise of social media and online platforms has transformed public discourse while simultaneously enabling new forms of state regulation and

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Regulation of Digital Media and Freedom of Expression in India: Legal Developments and Judicial Trends (January 2025 – January 2026)

Published On: March 12th 2026 Authored By: Swarnali Sen KIIT SCHOOL OF LAW Introduction There have been numerous debates recently among the community of constitutional law scholars regarding the interaction between the media and free speech, especially since advances in technology have created new media outlets such as internet news websites and social media sites.

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