Freedom of Speech in India: Why Criticism of the Government Is Not Sedition

The Neha Singh Rathore case tests India’s constitutional promise of free expression and raises critical questions about sedition, democratic rights, and judicial oversight. THE ALLAHABAD High Court has recently rejected the bail application of Bhojpuri folk singer Neha Singh Rathore. The case against her arose after she posted several tweets in April 2025 criticizing the…