Constitutional Law

When Free Speech Meets Digital Reality βš–οΈ


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🌐 The Digital Dilemma Every Tech Company Faces

🌟 Imagine you're launching a social media platform in India tomorrow. How do you balance free speech with centuries-old laws that are being rewritten as we speak? This episode explores the fascinating collision between ancient legal principles and modern digital platforms.

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” Why India's sedition law got put on pause and what it means for online speech
  • βš–οΈ How courts decide what's criticism versus dangerous incitement in the digital age
  • 🎯 The tricky business of defining obscenity when context is everything
  • πŸš€ Practical strategies for tech platforms navigating uncertain legal waters

πŸ›οΈ Landmark Cases That Changed Everything:

  • πŸ’Ž S.G. Vombatkere vs. Union of India - The case that put sedition law on hold
  • ⭐ Kedarnath Singh vs. State of Bihar - The 1962 ruling that still shapes free speech today
  • 🎬 The web series case that redefined obscenity standards for the digital era

πŸ”‘ Key Legal Principles Simplified:

  • πŸ“š Section 124A (Sedition) - Why intent to incite violence matters more than harsh criticism
  • πŸ’» IT Act Sections 67 & 67A - How online obscenity laws actually work
  • 🧠 The "average reasonable adult" test versus the "vulnerable minds" approach

πŸŽ™οΈ Whether you're a tech entrepreneur, content creator, or just curious about how free speech works in the digital age, this episode breaks down complex legal concepts into practical insights everyone can understand!

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Constitutional LawBy Sharad Bansal