Freedom of Speech

Question 1

Right to receive information related to election candidate falls under right to freedom of speech

Answer 1

Association of democratic reforms v UOI

Question 2

Newspaper act reduced no. of pages, this led to increase in price and reduced distribution- Court held this is violative of freedom of speech, as freedom of how much volume of information to distribute is also there under art. 19

Answer 2

Sakal Papers vs UOI

Question 3

Increase in import tarriffs raised price of newspaper, this is not violative of art 19. as there can be other factors responsible for the reduced demand

Answer 3

Indian express newspapers vs UOI

Question 4

Right to fly national flag as right to freedom of expression- matter of pride and emotions, protected under art. 19

Answer 4

UOI vs Naveen Jindal

Question 5

Shyam went to watch movie, during a scene in movie national anthem was being played, no one stood up, shyam filed petition , court held National flag should not be commercialized of dramatized in movies and it needs to be respected

Answer 5

Shyam Narayan chouksey vs UOI