Umang Poddar

IFF will be attending an in-person consultation with MeitY today at 1 PM in Delhi on the draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021. We will place on record our concerns on their impact on free speech, due process and platform accountability. Since this consultation is being held without a public virtual link and submissions are being treated as confidential, transparency remains a serious concern. We will share key outcomes and our assessment after the meeting.

असम के आगामी विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए भाजपा के चुनाव अभियान का नेतृत्व कर रहे प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री हिमंत बिस्वा सरमा से 2 अप्रैल को राज्य के दुलियाजान में बीबीसी पत्रकार ने सवाल किए. इस बातचीत को लेकर सरमा ने अपने सोशल मीडिया पर एक वीडियो पोस्ट किया है. यहां बीबीसी के सवालों पर सरमा के जवाब का पूरा और बिना काट‑छांट किया हुआ संस्करण पेश है. रिपोर्ट: जुगल पुरोहित ( @jugalrp ) वीडियो जर्नलिस्ट: प्रभात कुमार

THREAD 14 Muslim men who had Iftar on a boat languish in Varanasi jail in a case that stands on contradictory claims and glaring loopholes. Charges have escalated to extortion -- carrying a 10-year sentence. Here’s what doesn’t add up. We'll let you be the judge.

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I wrote this last week to show why the Supreme Court is wrong and how the executive and the Bar played a role in this unconstitutional censorship. Now judges and advocates are calling my university to pressure them to make me "take it down." Read here: arekay.substack.com/p/i-wrote-abou…

The censorship has begun - the powers that be are now targetting a law student who dared criticised the Supreme Court's abuse of its contempt power: arekay.substack.com/p/i-wrote-abou…

A calm analysis of the NCERT matter and judicial corruption in India by @UmangPod for the BBC Also mentions Prashanth R, who a/with Chitrakshi J, is the author of an exceptional book on trial courts and corruption in India bbc.com/hindi/articles…

@ashwani_singh7 Now it is.

This?? I have checked too many times. 26 Feb order is available, 11 March one isn't.

Why isn't the NCERT case order from 2 days ago out yet?

MC Mehta -- the man whose PILs brought about significant change and environmental protection to the region. After four long decades, his plea on air pollution was disposed. Mehta says he hopes vigilance to protect the environment continues. Only in HT-

Some words for @newslaundry on how the recent Supreme Court order will unleash the contempt powers of the High Courts in the near future, squelching any criticism of the judiciary: newslaundry.com/2026/03/12/ord…

Is the CJI going to lock up thousands of people in jail for criticising the Supreme Court of India? #FoE #censorship #India

New blog post: “Can the Supreme Court “ban” a person?” [Link in tweet below. 👇🏼]

What can one say when the union of india csnnot defend its own regulations and looks to the Supreme Court for a bail Out? Failure of constitutional duty ?

Now I’ve seen absolutely everything: the petitions challenging the UGC regulations have compared the upper castes to the criminal/denotified tribes.

The Press Club of India expresses profound sadness at the passing of its long-time member, Mark Tully. An iconic journalist, a distinguished author and chronicler of India, Tully passed away at a private hospital in Delhi today, January 25. He was 90. Known for his insightful reporting and deep understanding of India's social and political landscape, Tully's contributions to journalism, particularly during his tenure with the BBC, are invaluable. He was a pioneering legend of radio journalism. Tully was an embodiment of fearless journalism which he conducted with utmost humility. He was revered as the BBC’s “Voice of India” for his meticulous and timely reportage from a country which was then taking a slow and steady steps towards nation-building. After being sent back to London in 1969 following a ban on the BBC in India, Tully returned to New Delhi in 1971. His return coincided with the 1971 India-Pakistan War and the Bangladesh Liberation War. His reporting during this time earned him immense credibility across South Asia. His 1971 return to India marked the start of a long-term residency during which he covered major events in the sun-continent including the Emergency and Operation Blue Star India besides several prime ministerial assassinations in the region. Someone who was passionate about ground-reporting and a storyteller par excellence, Tully was one of the few journalists present in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, and he broke the news of the mosque's demolition to the world. Tully authored approximately 10 books (both fiction and non-fiction) that explored India's social, political, and spiritual landscape. One of his most famous works – No Full Stops In India – which was released in 1988, argued against the "Westernization" of India and celebrating its indigenous traditions. For his contributions, he was knighted in the UK in 2002 and received the Padma Bhushan from India in 2005. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to his family, friends, and all individuals who were touched by his remarkable journey and achievements. May he attain eternal peace.

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Supreme Court, Judge, criticises Collegium's decision to transfer a Judge at the request of the Central Government. "When the collegium records that the transfer of a High Court Judge was being made at the request of the Central Government it reveals a striking intrusion of executive influence into what is constitutionally supposed to be an independent process, created to render such process immune from executive and political influence," Justice Bhuyan. Recently, the Collegium had transferred Justice Atul Sreeedharan from MP HC to Allahabad HC at the Centre's request.

Lokpal headed by AM Khanwilkar dismisses disproportionate assets complaint against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and his family, also grants liberty to him to take appropriate action against the complainant for “breach of privacy or reputation”. Lokpal further says, “allegations made against Nishikant Dubey are frivolous and vexatious, including complainant indulging in whataboutery.”

Breaking Anti-CAA activist Gulfisha Fatima walks out of jail after over 2,100 days in jail

What kind of bail conditions are these? 😳