Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Constitution of Bharat: Article 19: Part 8

 I apologize for the repeated information earlier. Let's explore more significant judgements related to Article 19 of the Constitution of India:

1982

  • Excel Wear v. Union of India (1982): The Supreme Court held that the right to carry on business includes the right to choose the trade, profession, or occupation, and that the State cannot impose unreasonable restrictions on this right.

1989

  • S. Rangarajan v. State of Tamil Nadu (1989): The Supreme Court held that the State can impose reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression in the interest of public order, but such restrictions must be justified and not arbitrary.

1994

  • Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms (2002): The Supreme Court held that the right to information is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) and that citizens have the right to know about the antecedents of candidates contesting elections.

2002

  • Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms (2002): The Supreme Court held that the right to information is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) and that citizens have the right to know about the antecedents of candidates contesting elections.

2005

  • Rajasthan High Court v. Union of India (2005): The Rajasthan High Court ruled that the State cannot impose unreasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression, and that any restriction must be justified in the interest of public order, security of the State, and decency or morality.

2010

  • Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015): The Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which allowed for the arrest of individuals for posting offensive content online, as it violated the right to freedom of speech and expression.

2015

  • Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015): The Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which allowed for the arrest of individuals for posting offensive content online, as it violated the right to freedom of speech and expression.

2017

  • Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017): The Supreme Court recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21, which is closely linked to the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19.

2023

  • Supreme Court Expands Article 19 Ambit (2023): The Supreme Court ruled that a fundamental right under Article 19/21 can be enforced even against persons other than the State or its instrumentalities, expanding the scope of Article 19 to include private entities.

These judgements have played a crucial role in shaping the interpretation and application of Article 19, ensuring that citizens' fundamental rights are protected while balancing societal interests.

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