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Free Speech and Contempt of Court – I: Overview: by Gautam Bhatia — published Jun 08, 2014 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Contempt of Court
Gautam Bhatia explores an under-theorised aspect of India's free speech jurisprudence: the contempt power that equips courts to "protect the dignity of the Bench". In this introductory post, he examines jurisprudence from the US and England to inform our analysis of Indian law.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
FOEX Live: June 1-7, 2014: by Geetha Hariharan — published Jun 07, 2014 — last modified Jun 07, 2014 01:33 PM — filed under: IT Act, Social Media, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Privacy, FOEX Live, Surveillance, Censorship
A weekly selection of news on online freedom of expression and digital technology from across India (and some parts of the world).
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
WSIS+10 High-Level Event: Open Consultation Process: by Prasad Krishna — published May 31, 2014 — last modified Jun 04, 2014 10:14 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Privacy
Jyoti Panday represented the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) at the WSIS+10 High-Level Event:Open Consultation Process held in Geneva from May 28 to 31, 2014.
Located in News & Media
Two Arguments Against the Constitutionality of Section 66A: by Gautam Bhatia — published May 31, 2014 — last modified Jun 04, 2014 03:42 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Constitutional Law, Censorship, Section 66A
Gautam Bhatia explores the constitutionality of Section 66A in light of recent events.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
FOEX Live: May 28-29, 2014: by Geetha Hariharan — published May 29, 2014 — last modified May 29, 2014 08:58 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, IT Act, FOEX Live, Social Media
A selection of news from across India with a bearing on online freedom of expression and use of digital technology
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FOEX Live: May 26-27, 2014: by Geetha Hariharan — published May 27, 2014 — filed under: IPC, Social Media, Freedom of Speech and Expression, FOEX Live, IT Act, Transparency, Politics
A selection of news from across India implicating online freedom of expression and use of digital technology
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Net Neutrality, Free Speech and the Indian Constitution – III: Conceptions of Free Speech and Democracy: by Gautam Bhatia — published May 18, 2014 — last modified May 27, 2014 10:21 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
In this 3 part series, Gautam Bhatia explores the concept of net neutrality in the context of Indian law and the Indian Constitution.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
European Court of Justice rules Internet Search Engine Operator responsible for Processing Personal Data Published by Third Parties: by Jyoti Panday — published May 14, 2014 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that an "an internet search engine operator is responsible for the processing that it carries out of personal data which appear on web pages published by third parties.” The decision adds to the conundrum of maintaining a balance between freedom of expression, protecting personal data and intermediary liability.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Re:publica 2014: Looking for Freedom: by Prasad Krishna — published May 08, 2014 — last modified Jun 04, 2014 05:37 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression
Re:publica in partnership with DAIMLER, Global Innovation Gathering, Microsoft and Science:Lab organized this conference at Berlin from May 6 to 8, 2014.
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Freedom of Expression Scholars Conference 2: by Prasad Krishna — published May 02, 2014 — last modified Jun 04, 2014 04:48 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression
Yale Law School organized the Freedom of Expression Scholars Conference 2 from May 2 to 4, 2014. Pranesh Prakash participated as a discussant in the session "Speech and Safety Laboratories".
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