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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, […]