Article 19 of the Indian Constitution with Important Case Laws | Important Acts and Laws for Judiciary Exams PDF Download

Introduction

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees six basic fundamental freedoms to every citizen of India:

• Freedom of speech and expression
• Right to assemble peaceably and without arms
• Right to form associations or unions
• Right to move freely throughout the territory of India
• Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
• Right to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business

The Supreme Court in various landmark cases has interpreted and upheld these fundamental freedoms, ensuring the protection of rights and liberties enshrined in the Constitution.

Key Case Laws

• Ramesh Thaper v. State of Madras
• Sakal Papers (P) Ltd. v. Union of India
• Bennett Coleman and Co. v. Union of India
• Hamdard Dawakhana (Wakf) lal kuan v. Union of India
• TATA Press Ltd. v Mahanagar telephone Nigam Ltd
• Union of India v. Assocaition for democratic reforms
• Ministry Information and broadcasting v. Cricket Association of Bengal
• K.A. Abbas v. Union of India
• Bijoe Emmanuel v. State of Kerala
• Chintaman Rao v. State of M.P
• Sushila Saw Mill v. State of Orissa

These cases have contributed significantly to the evolution and interpretation of freedom of speech and expression in India, setting important precedents for protecting individual liberties and democratic values.