IndiaNewsWatchJun 17, 2024

Will Arundhati Roy be arrested?

By targeting the celebrated author, Narendra Modi is determined to show that none of those who defy his regime are safe, writes Alpa Shah.

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https://www.newstatesman.com/world/asia/india/2024/06/will-arundhati-roy-be-arrested

Will Arundhati Roy be arrested?

On 14 June, Narendra Modi told world leaders gathered at the G7 Summit in Italy that India’s election results earlier this month were a “victory for the democratic world”. But back in India, there is

New Statesman
IndiaNewsWatchJun 17, 2024

Criminalising words: on allegedly divisive speeches

Speeches that do not instigate violence should not be deemed unlawful activity.

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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/criminalising-words-on-allegedly-divisive-speeches/article68297003.ece

Criminalising words: on allegedly divisive speeches

The resurrection of this old case against writer-activist Arundhati Roy and academician Sheikh Showkat Hussain, is an unfortunate instance of ill-motivated prosecution

The Hindu
IndiaNewsWatchJun 14, 2024

Delhi LG approves prosecution of Arundhati Roy under UAPA

Delhi LG gives prosecution sanction against Arundhati Roy under UAPA for 'provocative' speech at an event in 2010.

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https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/delhi-lg-gives-prosecution-sanction-against-arundhati-roy-under-uapa-101718371339683.html