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The balance of free speech and State interests

The balance of free speech and State interests

In a crucial verdict last week, the Supreme Court revived the doctrine of guilt-by-association after over a decade, saying that even mere membership of a banned organisation will be a crime under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. PREMIUM The three-judge bench led by justice MR Shah now has reversed the top court’s position, […]

State Higher Education Department Seeks Details Of Alumni Help To Colleges

State Higher Education Department

Most of the colleges in West Bengal, including the autonomous ones, shared their bank details with the state government for a donation portal that will be set up to track “any donation to the institutions from the alumni”. West Bengal’s higher education department had on Friday asked the colleges to share the details through a […]