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Demonstrators and Indian Youth Congress activists wear masks depicting environmental activist Disha Ravi, during a protest against her arrest and a recent fuel price hike, New Delhi, India, 22 February 2021, JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images Several civil society groups have expressed concern over the actions of the Indian government that violate free expression and privacy rights as authorities intensify the suppression of criticism related to the ongoing farmers protests.
This statement was originally published on article19.org on 11 March 2021.
“The Indian government has taken various measures that violate free expression and privacy rights in response to growing international criticism of its handling of the farmers’ protests,” Access Now, ARTICLE 19, the Association for Progressive Communications, the Committee to Protect Journalists, Derechos Digitales, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Human Rights Watch, Mnemonic, Reporters Without Borders, an
(MENAFN - NewsBytes) The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Delhi Police to stick to the affidavit that there would be no leaks about the investigation into the toolkit case.
The court also asked media houses to ensure that their reportage is based on authentic sources, even though they don t have to reveal them.
The court was hearing a plea by arrested activist Disha Ravi (21). In this article HC was hearing plea against media leaks in case HC directs police to ensure no media leaks Channel editors must ensure proper editorial control: Court Recent news coverage definitely shows prejudicial, sensational journalism: Court Delhi Police leaked chats; only logical inference: Ravi s lawyer Delhi Police claims its actions do not violate guidelines Ravi was arrested last week from Bengaluru