
Jun 5, 2026
✦Indian Express
Former SC judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy warns against criminalising political commentary
Former SC judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy warned against criminalising political commentary on Thursday. He defended Prof Nageshwar, saying "Freedom of expression under Article 19 is the foundation of all other liberties." Many cases were filed against the analyst, showing growing intolerance. He said debate and dissent help democracy thrive.