A group of over 200 Indian academics, activists, and journalists have come together to publish an open letter calling on the Indian government to reverse its decision to allow the prosecution of renowned author Arundhati Roy under the country's anti-terrorism law. The signatories expressed their disapproval of the government's action and emphasized the importance of upholding the fundamental right to freely express views without fear. They urged the government and democratic forces in the country to prevent any infringement on this basic right.

New York prosecutors are calling on the judge in Donald Trump's hush money case to maintain the existing gag order that prevents the former president from making any negative comments about the jurors, court personnel, or prosecution team involved in his conviction. The prosecutors are emphasizing the importance of upholding the order to ensure a fair and impartial legal process.

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is currently facing a corporate fraud trial in the US, with prosecutors accusing him of being the 'driving force' behind missteps at Autonomy, the company he founded. The trial, which began in March, has now reached the deliberation stage as a long-running legal battle over a 2011 acquisition deal nears its conclusion. Lynch is facing 15 counts of fraud, down from the original 16 charges after one count of securities fraud was dismissed last week, marking a significant win for his defense team. Throughout the trial, Lynch has attempted to humanize himself on the stand, portraying himself as a successful and innovative entrepreneur. As the jury deliberates Lynch's fate, four key takeaways have emerged from the trial. These include the prosecution's portrayal of Lynch as the central figure in Autonomy's alleged fraudulent activities, the significance of the dismissed securities fraud charge, Lynch's attempts to present himself in a positive light, and the potential implications of the trial's outcome for Lynch and the wider tech industry.