Dissent is the cornerstone of democracy, says legal scholar
Legal scholar Mohan Gopal argued that dissent is fundamental to democracy, warning that recent restrictions on freedoms protected by Article 19 signal a drift toward authoritarianism. He urged citizens and institutions to oppose such measures, emphasizing the need to safeguard free speech and expression as core democratic rights. Gopal highlighted several court cases and legislative proposals that curtail criticism, calling them attempts to silence opposition voices.