The Origin of Election Commission- Constitution Assembly Debates
In the Government of India Act, 1935, and in the earlier statues the conduct of elections was left to the executive – the Central or Provincial Governments, according as election…
A Brief legal history how Delhi found its present shape of government
The Union Territory of Delhi, as it now exists, has undergone many constitutional changes. When first time it became Indian Capital under British Rule Prior to September 17, 1912, the…
Express Newspaper Pvt. Ltd. V. UOI (1985)- In Brief
The Lawmatics Freedom of press series The case of ‘Express Newspaper Private limited v. UOI (1985)’ is a landmark case on Freedom of Speech and expression. In this case, Petitions…
The origin of Parliament’s Right to expunge its members’ remarks
The Lawmatics Freedom of Press Series The members of the parliament have many right including the right to speech without any fear of prosecution in the court of law. But,…
If Legislature expunges the remarks of a Member, Can Media publish expunged remarks?
The Lawmatics Freedom of Press Series Some days ago, during budged session of parliament, we saw many instances where remarks of opposition members were expunged by Speaker and chairman of…
Bennett Coleman Co. v. Union of India, (1972)- An Analysis
The Lawmatics Freedom of Press Series The case of ‘Bennett Coleman Co. v. Union of India (1972)’ is a landmark case on Press Freedom in India. This case arose when…
Romesh Thapar v. State of Madras (1950)- In Brief
The Lawmatics Freedom of Press Series The case of ‘Romesh Thapar v. State of Madras, (1950)’ was an important case on the freedom of speech and expression, which came before…
Sakal Papers Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India, (1961)- An analysis
The Lawmatics Freedom of Press Series The case of ‘Sakal Papers Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India (1961)’ is considered a landmark case on freedom of press in India. In…
How US Supreme Court shaped the Freedom of Press in India
The Lawmatics Freedom of Press Series Art. 19 (1) (a) guarantees to all citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression. it has, however, got to be read along…
Express Newspapers vs UOI (1958)- An analysis
The Lawmatics Freedom of Press Series Facts of the case In the case, an appeal by special leave was filed against the decision of Wage board for Working Journalists published…