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sloganeering
Coverage of sloganeering in the Nexus archive.
- Sloganeering against government not sufficient ground to slap sedition charges: High Court
The High Court ruled that sloganeering against the government or its branches in an elected democracy does not constitute sufficient grounds for sedition charges. The bench emphasized that such expressions, while critical, do not meet the threshold for criminal prosecution under sedition laws.
- DMK lawyer files PIL seeking inquiry into CM’s birthday celebrations in schools and colleges
A DMK lawyer filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an inquiry into Chief Minister's birthday celebrations in schools and colleges. The lawyer alleges students were compelled to participate in political sloganeering and singing songs praising political figures.