Commentaries by Rishabh Chhabaria and Abhigyan Tripathi

Restricting Free Speech and Dissent in India: The Tragic Case of Safoora Zargar

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Restricting Free Speech and Dissent in India: The Tragic Case of Safoora Zargar

Rishabh Chhabaria and Abhigyan Tripathi

June 23, 2020 09:27:44 pm

“Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent and debate” – Hubert Humphrey The contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 was met by widespread criticism throughout the country in the form of peaceful protests and marches. These protests took a violent turn in various parts of the country, including the nation’s capital of Delhi [...]

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