All Editorials Snapshot: 24-September-2025
The Hindu Editorials snapshot
Editorial 1
Penalty in proportion: On the growing use of criminal defamation proceedings
India’s Supreme Court recently voiced concern about the increasing use of criminal defamation by private individuals and political actors, calling it a tool for intimidation and retaliation rather than a fair remedy for reputational harm. Criminal defamation allows for jail time if someone’s reputation gets damaged, which is seen as excessive compared to the harm caused. Civil options—such as monetary compensation or public apologies—can address reputational injury more proportionately and reduce the risk of powerful people misusing the law to silence criticism. Several cases, including those involving public figures and journalists, have shown how criminal defamation has led to harassment and self-censorship. The Court now suggests that defamation should be handled through civil rather than criminal law, as imprisonment for speech discourages free debate and democratic values. Many countries such as the UK have already abolished criminal defamation for these reasons, and India may need to reconsider its position to better protect freedom of expression
Editorial 2
Right to state: On growing recognition of Palestine
More than 150 countries, including many from the Global South, have recognised Palestine as a sovereign state since 1988. This week, major Western powers such as the UK, France, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Luxembourg, and others joined them, announcing official recognition at the United Nations General Assembly. This marks a clear shift away from their earlier stance that such recognition should await a two-state agreement. While the new wave of recognition has not yet changed the facts on the ground—for example, conflict continues in Gaza and settlements expand in the West Bank—it signals cracks in the longstanding western support for Israel. The move raises Palestine’s status internationally, strengthens its voice in global forums, and increases pressure on Israel to address the humanitarian crisis and move towards peace. However, real change will require action beyond symbolic gestures, such as halting arms sales to Israel and preventing further annexations. Western powers played key roles in the history of the region and bear responsibility for its future. While Israel’s current government remains uncompromising, today’s recognition is a foundation for hope that, one day, peace through a two-state solution will benefit both Palestinians and Israelis.
The Indian Express Editorials snapshot
Editorial 3
Trump’s clampdown on paracetamol is not just anti-science — it’s anti-people
US President Donald Trump has announced new rules advising doctors not to give paracetamol (acetaminophen/Tylenol) to pregnant women, linking it to autism, despite broad scientific evidence showing no reliable connection. Health experts worldwide, including the World Health Organization and European, Australian, and Indian authorities, strongly disagree with Trump’s claim, stating that paracetamol is still considered safe when used as prescribed, even during pregnancy. Critics argue that the move distracts from real autism research and makes public health more confusing and risky, especially for pregnant women who need safe options to control fever. The sudden warnings are part of a series of controversial steps by the Trump administration that have led to resignations, decreased trust in health agencies, and disrupted funding for global disease research. Scientists and medical leaders stress that policy should be based on solid, up-to-date research rather than fear or politics.
Editorial 4
Express View: A 13-year-old Afghan stowaway, and the dream of a borderless world
A 13-year-old boy from Kunduz, Afghanistan, secretly travelled inside the landing gear of a plane from Kabul to Delhi, risking his life in search of adventure and a dream to visit Iran. Despite the extremely unsafe conditions—little oxygen and freezing temperatures—the boy survived the 90-minute journey with only a small red speaker. Caught by airport staff in Delhi, he was questioned and then sent back to Afghanistan. The story highlights how dreams and ambition are often limited by borders, passports, and social barriers. In another time or circumstance, this boy could have been a famous explorer such as Ibn Battuta or Marco Polo. His daring act, though risky, reflects the lasting hope of a world where borders do not stop human curiosity and courage, even if, in reality, bureaucracy sends dreamers back to where they began.
Top Vocabulary Picks from Today’s Editorials
| Word | Simple Meaning | Synonym | Antonym |
| Defamation | Harming someone’s reputation | Slander, libel | Praise, compliment |
| Disproportionate | Not in correct or fair proportion | Excessive, unequal | Balanced, fair |
| Injunction | Court order stopping an action | Order, directive | Permission, allowance |
| Aggrieved | Feeling harmed or upset | Distressed, wronged | Satisfied, content |
| Threshold | Level or limit at which something happens | Limit, boundary | Unlimited, infinite |
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