Why confuse stolen News/Fake news with freedom of speech?
An English newspaper published from south India, which is largely perceived to be anti Prime Minister Narendra Modi in publishing news and views , has prominently published some news item regarding the Rafale deal. Newspaper claimed that the matter has been sourced from the concerned ministry of Government of India and it has said that “ no force on earth can make the paper reveal the source of news”.
The matter was taken to the Supreme Court by an activist known for being vocal in expressing opinion against Modi government.
Government of India, in it’s response , said that the matter was stolen from the ministry by adopting dubious means and such stolen matter cannot be admitted by the Supreme Court to take up the issue for hearing. However, the Supreme Court rejected the conte...