Articles by Vrinda Bhandari
Delhi ordinance will face stiff judicial test
The Centre’s ordinance on control of services in Delhi raises a host of issues
Updated on May 22, 2023 08:21 PM IST
Criminal defamation in India is anachronistic
The conviction of Rahul Gandhi has highlighted three issues with the law: The ease with which a person can file a criminal case, the vague definition of who can file such a complaint, and the consequent chilling effect on free speech in India
Published on Mar 26, 2023 09:22 PM IST
Man crams into packed Mumbai metro, old video goes viral. Watch
A video of a man trying to squeeze in Mumbai metro is going viral on the internet.
Published on Oct 19, 2022 12:43 PM IST
Twitter case underlines web moderation issues
Twitter’s lawsuit against the Centre on blocking orders is likely to have a far-reaching impact on surveillance in India, IT rules, and how free speech remains online
Published on Jul 07, 2022 09:35 PM IST
An increased risk of State surveillance
The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill 2022, impinges on privacy by creating and storing a database of biological and physical samples, and detailed profiles
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 08:34 PM IST
Mamata meme case: SC order discourages satire and free speech
When courts display an inclination to readily exercise these ¬ suo moto powers to regulate speech that may be considered hostile towards the political class ¬ they engage in viewpoint or content-based discrimination. This is a far cry from their role as protectors of rights, and is also outside the bounds of Article 19(2) of the Constitution.
Published on May 16, 2019 06:51 PM IST
Vrinda Bhandari
Fast doesn't always mean perfect
Quick-fix solutions like fast-track courts will not help correct a judicial system that needs to change from within. Vrinda Bhandari writes.
Updated on Apr 04, 2013 09:54 PM IST
Vrinda Bhandari
