The session कानून के पेंच was moderated by #AtulChaurasia, executive editor at Newslaundry. The panel comprised Neha Dixit, independent journalist; Mandeep Punia, freelance journalist and founding editor of गाँव सवेरा; Prateek Goyal, journalist with Newslaundry; and Dhiren Sadopkam, independent researcher and editor-in-chief of The Frontier Manipur.
Atul brought up hyper-nationalism and the current hate prevalent towards #media in the country. The discussion spanned the systemic attacks on journalists and how cases are being filed against them under the #UAPA.
0:00-5:28 - Media crackdown using the law
5:28-11:56 - Criminal cases as a means of censorship
30:22-33:50 - Fear and self-censorship
33:50-38:55 - Approach to successfully fight legal cases
38:55-45:35- Support provided by media institutions during legal cases
45:35-53:25- Need for solidarity and guidelines
53:25-1:00:02 - Audience Q&A
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