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Continuing the discussion on the Kunal Kamra controversy, Anjali dives deep into the implications on free speech that this incident can have. In Part I, she discussed the fair dealing exception with respect to the controversy. Anjali Tripathi is a fourth-year law student at JGLS with an interest in IP rights, access to education, and the creative arts. Her previous post can be accessed here. Fair Dealing or Foul Play? The Latest Kunal Kamra Controversy By Anjali Tripathi In Part I […]

Amidst protests from political parties over his recent stand up set “Naya Bharat” and the looming threat of prosecution over jokes cracked on Maharashtra Deputy CM, Kunal Kamra faces new challenges in the form of copyright strikes on YouTube over this standup special. In this two part post, Anjali explains the controversy and discusses whether Kamra’s “jokes” can be protected under fair dealing exception, in Part I. In Part II, she dives into the free speech implications of this case,