http://dx.doi.org/10.17176/20220204-001157-0 https://staging.verfassungsblog.de/os4-assault-constitution/ ‘An assault on the constitution’ Parray, Imran eng 2022-02-03 electronic resource text/html ddc:342 Censorship counter-terrorism law Freedom of Expression India Kashmir Verfassungsblog Verfassungsblog--2366-7044 CC BY-SA 4.0 India's complex interlocking of securitization and freedom of expression poses a serious challenge to democratic ideals of free speech. Today, we witness increased targeting of journalists and activists across the country. In particular, conflict-ridden regions have presented a more serious situation where journalists face accusations of conspiring with the enemies of the state. The growing practice of muzzling the press and forums of public debate has created a culture of fear among the civil society, which directly affects the quality of democracy and free speech.