The ‘Balancing of Interest’ Approach in Law
The First Amendment to the United States (US) Constitution, a bellwether in the pursuit of expanding the horizon of civil liberties. This Amendment provides for the freedom of speech of…
The First Amendment to the United States (US) Constitution, a bellwether in the pursuit of expanding the horizon of civil liberties. This Amendment provides for the freedom of speech of…
Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited v. Union of India (2023) The case was that Union Ministry of Information and broadcasting, had revoked the license of a Malayalam News channel ‘Media one’, because…
The content of natural justice and the standard for judicial review of non-compliance has undergone a change after principles of natural justice were constitutionalized in Maneka Gandhi v. Union of…
The principles of natural justice were read into the law and conduct of judicial and administrative proceedings with an aim of securing fairness. These principles seek to realise the following…
The term “fraternity” has a significant place in the history of constitutional law. It has, in fact, come into prominence after French Revolution. The motto of Republican France echoes: –…
‘Freedom of Speech and Expression’ is a fundamental right given to Indian Citizen under part III of Indian Constitution. Article 19 of Indian Constitution gives several fundamental rights to citizens,…
In Halsbury’s, 4th Edition, “Principles of Criminal Liability” Crime has been described thus: – “There is no satisfactory definition of crime which will embrace the many acts and omissions which…
Freedom of speech and expression in a spirited democracy is a highly treasured value. Authors, philosophers and thinkers have considered it as a prized asset to the individuality and overall…
Defamation is an attack on reputation. Reputation has such an importance in a person’s life that it is considered protected under article 21 of the constitution of India. Meaning of…
On 23rd March, 2023, Indian National Congress’s former President Rahul Gandhi was convicted by Surat court, for defamation in relation to his one statement against ‘modi surname’. However, He got…