Company’s Defamation Suit Raises Research Freedom Concerns
Shuriah Niazi | 04 October 2024 | University World News
A recent defamation lawsuit filed by pharmaceutical company Bharat Biotech against researchers from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has caused concern regarding academic freedom in India.
It also raises important questions regarding the balance between corporate interests and the authority of scientists to conduct and publish independent research, particularly in matters related to public health…