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

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1. Mon, 5 October 2026

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   • Times of India22:15first to report
     Legislative privilege vs free speech: Supreme Court 7-judge bench may close case

     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 The resolution imposed a 15-day sentence on some journalists but has since been withdrawn. Senior advocates claimed that the writ petition's cause of action no longer exists and argued the matter has become academic. As a result, the Supreme Court is expected to dispose of the petitions.

2. Wed, 7 October 2026

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   • newindianexpress.com00:52
     Seven-judge SC bench closes reference on legislative privilege and free speech

     NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the seven-judge constitution bench reference on legislative privileges vis-a-vis free speech, terming it “infruct

3. Tue, 13 October 2026

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   • Times of India05:27
     Madras HC upholds TN Speaker's acceptance of resignations of 6 AIADMK MLAs

     The Madras high court ruled that the resignations of six AIADMK MLAs were valid and voluntary. The speaker's acceptance of the resignations was deemed constitutionally appropriate under the Tenth Schedule. The court clarified that resignation and disqualification are separate constitutional processes within the governing framework. Additionally, it mandated the speaker to resolve pending disqualification proceedings within two months.