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  Introduction The recent controversy surrounding stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has reignited the debate on freedom of speech and expression in India. The Madras High Court granted Kamra interim anticipatory bail in multiple FIRs lodged against him over his alleged remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. This article analyzes the case in the context of Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression, and its reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) . Kunal Kamra's Remarks and Legal Trouble Kunal Kamra, known for his satirical comedy, made controversial statements targeting Eknath Shinde. This led to multiple FIRs being filed against him. Kamra sought transit anticipatory bail from the Madras High Court, citing threats he received after his comments. The court granted him interim anticipatory bail until April 7 , subject to conditions. Mumbai police had earlier summoned Kamra for qu...

Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in the Dispute Over Trust Property of Kamakala Kameshwarar Temple On September 13, 2024 , the Supreme Court of India dismissed the civil appeal in Civil Appeal No. 8374 of 2024 , involving the dispute over the ownership and title of a trust property related to the Kamakala Kameshwarar Temple . The appeal, filed by Sri Siddaraja Manicka Prabhu Temple , challenged the judgment passed by the Madras High Court on October 26, 2017 , which had upheld the decision that the disputed property was trust property and not under the absolute ownership of the appellant. Background of the Case The case revolves around the ownership of an immovable property adjacent to the Kamakala Kameshwarar Temple (referred to as the "suit property"). This property, along with the temple, was originally owned by Rai Raja Eswardoss Diawanth Bahadur , whose son and grandson, T. Lakshmidoss and T. Venkataprasad , were declared insolvents by the Madras High Court in 1914 . A...