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Regulating Social Media: The Balance between Freedom and Responsibility

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Published on 05th June 2025 Authored By: Shahnaz Begum NEF Law College, Gauhati University Introduction Social media helps people to connect with each other, promote multiculturalism and networking by breaking the barrier of distance, culture, language, etc. It has been defined by Cambridge Dictionary as those websites and computer programs which help in sharing information, […]

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HATE SPEECH AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

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Published on 1st June 2025 Authored By: S. Lavanya Sathyabama Institute of science and technology ABSTRACT Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democratic societies, but it is not absolute. One of its most controversial limitations is the prohibition of hate speech. This paper explores the legal boundaries of hate speech in contrast with freedom

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Regulating Social Media: The Balance Between Freedom and Responsibility

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Published on 07th May 2025 Authored By: Sudeep Gupta Lucknow University Abstract Social media platforms have transformed global communication, enabling free expression but also presenting legal and ethical challenges. This article examines the legal framework governing social media regulation, balancing freedom of speech with responsibilities to curb misinformation, hate speech, and privacy violations. The discussion

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Regulating Social Media: The Balance Between Freedom and Responsibility

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Published on 05th May 2025 Authored By: Anisha Coutinho Lords Universal College of Law, Mumbai University Introduction/ Overview Social media has transformed communication by giving people a forum to interact with people around the world, share information, and voice their opinions. Digital communication has changed tremendously over time. Even owning a telephone used to be

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Defamation Laws in India: Balancing Reputation and Free Speech

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Published on 20th April 2025 Authored By: Adv. Laxman Dagdu Palhal Abstract Defamation laws in India are designed to protect an individual’s reputation from false and malicious statements that may harm their dignity and societal standing. However, these laws must also contend with the fundamental right to freedom of speech guaranteed under the Indian Constitution.

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