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Indian-Origin Doctor Kulvinder Kaur Gill Receives Support Amid Legal Battle Over Covid Tweets

During the summer of 2020, amidst the global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian physician Kulvinder Kaur Gill made headlines for her outspoken opposition to government-imposed lockdowns and vaccination mandates. Dr. Gill, a specialist in immunology and pediatrics, faced lawsuits and censorship due to her controversial stance on Covid-related policies.

Dr. Gill’s vocal criticism of lockdown measures and vaccination mandates led to legal challenges and censorship by social media platforms like Twitter. Facing daunting legal fees amounting to CAD 300,000, she found support from X, which pledged to cover her expenses.

In a statement, X highlighted Dr. Gill’s ordeal, citing harassment by the media, censorship by Twitter’s previous management, and disciplinary actions by medical bodies. The platform announced its commitment to fund Dr. Gill’s crowdfunding campaign to cover her legal expenses.

Notorious entrepreneur Elon Musk also stepped in to support Dr. Gill after learning about her crowdfunding efforts. X pledged to fund the remaining amount needed to cover Dr. Gill’s legal fees and judgment.

Dr. Gill’s outspoken views against vaccination drew criticism from the medical community and mainstream media. She faced backlash for her social media posts, including one where she questioned the necessity of vaccines.

In response to criticism, Dr. Gill filed a lawsuit against 23 individuals and media outlets, alleging defamation. However, the lawsuit was dismissed by a judge under anti-SLAPP laws, which protect free speech. Dr. Gill was instructed to cover the defendants’ legal expenses.

Amid ongoing legal battles, Dr. Gill’s case underscores the complexities surrounding public discourse, censorship, and freedom of expression in the digital age.

Amrita Bhandari

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