Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 295A

Transfer of FIRs: Supreme Court directs investigation of Navika Kumar’s cases to Delhi Police, (23 September 2022)

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Supreme Court Transfers FIRs in Navika Kumar Case to Delhi Police LEGAL ISSUE: Transfer of multiple FIRs to a single investigating agency. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Navika Kumar vs. Union of India and Others Judgment Date: 23 September 2022 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 23 September 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 430 Judges: M.R. Shah, […]

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Supreme Court clarifies limits of free speech, hate speech, and multiple FIRs in media broadcasts: Amish Devgan vs. Union of India (7 December 2020)

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Supreme Court on Hate Speech and Multiple FIRs: Amish Devgan vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: The case addresses the legal boundaries between free speech and hate speech, particularly in the context of media broadcasts, and the issue of multiple FIRs for the same incident. CASE TYPE: Criminal Writ Petition Case Name: Amish Devgan

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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Against “Padmavati” Release: Manohar Lal Sharma vs. Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Ors. (28 November 2017)

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Can a court interfere with a film’s release before the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) makes a decision? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning the film “Padmavati.” The Court dismissed the petition, emphasizing the importance of the CBFC’s role and the freedom of artistic expression.

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