The government wants to make speech crimes punishable by house arrest, jail time or electronic monitoring.
human freedom index
December 17, 2022
5:30AM
People who live in freer societies earn more money, live longer lives and enjoy higher levels of happiness.
February 4, 2022
9:01AM
In the vast South Asia region, only Bhutan escaped growing repression since 2019.
January 30, 2020
12:04PM
The Modi government has significantly diminished the level of personal freedom in the country.
January 2, 2020
8:15AM
The index spotlights fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, religion, association and assembly.
