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2004 1 Supreme 880 : The right to freedom of expression includes the freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication. It encompasses not only the right to express but also the right not to express. Expression is defined as any activity that attempts to convey meaning, and it has both content and form. This right is essential for individual self-fulfillment, attaining truth, enabling participation in social and political decision-making, and maintaining societal balance between stability and change. However, this right is not absolute and may be subject to reasonable restrictions under law, particularly when it conflicts with other societal values or public order.Checking relevance for Maneka Gandhi VS Union Of India...
1978 0 Supreme(SC) 29 : The right to freedom of expression, as guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, is exercisable not only within India but also outside the territory of India. It includes the right to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. This right is not geographically limited to India, as the Constitution does not impose such a restriction. The right extends to activities such as speaking, expressing oneself, gathering information, and exchanging thoughts and ideas abroad. It also encompasses the right to travel abroad when such travel is necessary for the effective exercise of freedom of speech and expression, though the right to go abroad itself is not considered an integral part of freedom of expression in all circumstances. The right is protected against State action, including laws or executive orders that interfere with its exercise, and any restriction must comply with the conditions laid down in Article 19(2).Checking relevance for Kaushal Kishor VS State of Uttar Pradesh...
2023 0 Supreme(SC) 5 : The right to freedom of expression, as guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, means the right to free speech and to express opinions through various media such as by word of mouth, through the print or electronic media, through pictographs, writings, graphics, or any other manner that can be discerned by the mind. It includes the freedom of the press, the propagation of ideas through publication and circulation, the right to seek information, and to acquire or impart ideas. This right is broad and wide in scope, encompassing every form of expression that falls within the ambit of free speech. The right is not absolute and can be subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by the State under Article 19(2) in the interests of sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, contempt of court, defamation, or incitement to an offence.Checking relevance for In Re : Ramlila Maidan Incident Dt. 4/5. 06. 2011 VS Home Secretary, Union Of India...
2012 2 Supreme 36 : The right to freedom of expression, as guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, includes the right to freedom of speech and expression. This right is not absolute and is subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by the State in the interest of the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, decency or morality, contempt of court, defamation, or incitement to an offence. The right is essential for the proper functioning of a democratic system, enabling the formation of public opinion on social, political, and economic matters. It is regarded as a ''''basic human right'''' and the ''''mother of all other liberties'''', occupying a preferred position in the hierarchy of liberties. The right also encompasses the right to receive information and the right of the press. However, this right is not uncontrolled or absolute, as unchecked liberty could lead to anarchy and disorder. The restrictions must be reasonable, related to the purpose stated in Article 19(2), and must not be arbitrary or excessive.Checking relevance for Tehseen S. Poonawalla VS Union of India...
2018 6 Supreme 551 : Right to freedom of expression is a principal pillar of a free government and the very seed for germinating the growth of democratic views. It is essential for the sustenance of all other rights and constitutes one of the essential foundations of a democratic society. Freedom of expression applies not only to information or ideas that are favourably received but also to those that offend, shock or disturb the State or any sector of the population. Pluralism, tolerance and broadmindedness are necessary for a democratic society, and freedom of expression must be protected even when it challenges prevailing norms or provokes controversy. This right is vital for rational debate, logical discussion, and the sound administration of law, and its suppression undermines the very fabric of democracy.
