Kunal Kamra, journalist Seema Chishti move SC over free speech
- Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and journalist Seema Chishti have moved the Supreme Court over legislative privileges and free speech.
- A seven-judge Constitution Bench will hear the long-pending case from October 6, examining MLAs’ privileges under Article 194.
- Kamra cited pending privilege proceedings against him in Maharashtra over his comedy special Naya Bharat.
- Chishti has sought safeguards for journalists, editors and citizens facing privilege action over fair reporting or public discourse.
Source: nationalheraldindia.com
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