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Legislative privilege vs free speech: Supreme Court 7-judge bench may close case

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What happened

Nearly 23 years after the Tamil Nadu assembly's breach of privilege resolution, a Supreme Court hearing is scheduled.

The resolution imposed a 15-day sentence on some journalists but has since been withdrawn.

Key facts

  • Nearly 23 years after the Tamil Nadu assembly's breach of privilege resolution, a Supreme Court hearing is scheduled.
  • The resolution imposed a 15-day sentence on some journalists but has since been withdrawn.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:15:29 UTC.

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