Sedition

The Home Ministry has launched a programme to appoint cyber volunteers to report anti-national activities and illegal content. The scheme allows volunteers to register with states and provide information. However, no clear frameworks have been issued in this regard yet. Moreover, it has also mandated volunteers to "maintain strict confidentiality" over publicising association with the Centre. Reportedly, the scheme will Initially start from J… read-more

Terming the arrests of three Manipuri journalists as a violation of free speech, the Editors Guild of India has demanded their release. Demanding their immediate release and withdrawal Sedition and UAPA Act charges, the Guild called the police move as a threat to democracy. Reportedly, the police arrested ‘The Frontier Manipur’ website’s Editor-in-chief Sadokpam Diren, executive editor Paojel Chaoba and writer M. Joy Luwang for analyzing… read-more

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and 12 other people have been booked under the sedition charges for criticising the army's involvement in the national politics. Sharif, who is currently on bail, has commented on the Pakistan army, from London, through digital platforms. However, the army denied the statements made by Sharif. Reportedly, the case's copy states Sharif was booked for motivating people to commit treason… read-more