The stability of a lawfully elected government is as important as the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. With the surge of the second wave of COVID, online platforms are brimming with criticism against governments. Before voicing our comments publicly, there is a need to understand the subtle difference between sedition and legally permissible criticism.
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In the India legal system, similar crimes can lead to different punishments. That’s not to say that the system is faulty, but to show that laws can be applied and interpreted differently.
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Issued by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct is an endeavour to strengthen the functioning of the judiciary, and ensure delivery of justice.
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Covid-19 has disrupted the regular functioning of Courts as we knew it. With technology coming to the rescue, virtual courts are likely to become the new norm.
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