by freespeechcollective | Dec 3, 2023 | Internet Control, Video
Film associations and certain filmmakers in Kerala are seeking regulation of online film reviews, fearing that unfavourable comments will adversely affect the box office. The Kerala High Court, responding to two petitions seeking guidelines for online film critics and...
by freespeechcollective | Nov 29, 2023 | Statements
Media Star World, a popular news channel on Youtube, was abruptly terminated on Monday morning (27 November 2023) by YouTube without any warning message. Following an appeal (see press release below) by the Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ), YouTube restored the...
by freespeechcollective | Nov 27, 2023 | Commentaries
Prabir Purkayastha, founder editor of the news portal, ‘Newsclick’, was arrested on Oct 4, 2023, under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, along with the Human Resources head of the company, Amit Chakrabarty, after Delhi police raided...
by freespeechcollective | Nov 22, 2023 | Arrests - Journalists, National Security - Journalists
Only two journalists freed of UAPA charges, one with an acquittal and the other, a discharge. The number of journalists charged under draconian laws is an indication of the perilous state of free speech in India. From 2010 till date, we have 15 journalists and two...
by freespeechcollective | Nov 22, 2023 | Arrests - Journalists, National Security - Journalists
Finally, some justice for journalists Sajjad Gul and Fahad Shah, both in jail from January 16 and February 4, 2022 respectively. While bail was granted to “The Kashmirwalla” Editor Fahad Shah, charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA),1967, for an...
