"Public Interest Trials" refer to trials and criminal proceedings involving celebrities or politicians; and are deemed to have an impact on the well being of the general public. A "gag order" is a judge's directive forbidding the public disclosure of information on a particular matter.

The Anti-defection law in India disqualifies Members of Parliament or the State Legislative assembly on violation of instructions or defecting to another party by voluntarily giving up membership of the party. The only protection from disqualification that exists is if 2/3rd of the elected members merge with another party.

Sheila is a woman who was subjected to an arranged marriage back in the rural town where she was born. After many years, Sheila has come to terms with her marriage and leads a happy life with her husband and children. She intends on giving a talk on the positive aspects of her marriage and how it is a legitimate way of life. TH, as the Feminist Movement, Would publicly denounce Sheila’s talk.

For the purpose of this debate, "Political Expansionism" is an approach to international relations which involves exerting pressure over and intervening in the internal affairs of other states. It seeks to spread ideology and exercise influence over the political and information environments of the targeted countries through channels such as economic investment and backing political groups.