EWS Quota Judgment- A Complete analysis
Parliament of India passed Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act, 2019 which came into effect on 14 Jan 2019. Through this amendment, Parliament amended Article 15 and 16 of…
The case when Supreme Court ended Sealed Cover culture
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…
‘Fraternity’ as Constitutional morality
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: –…
The analysis of ‘Reasonable Restrictions’ under Article 19(2)
‘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,…
Sanctity and significance of Freedom of Speech and Expression in a democracy
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…
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…