Supreme Court of India

In Re : Harijai Singh and Anr. v. In Re : Vijay Kumar

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Reported as [1996] SUPP. 6 S.C.R. 411
Bench Kuldip Singh J.
Decided 17 September 1996

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Constitution of India: Article 19(J)(a). Freedom of press part of freedom of speech and eJ.pression-Mother of all liberties in a democratic society-Freedom of press is not absolutely unlimited and unfettered-Element of responsibility must be present in the conscience of the Joumalists--Rights of press to be recognised with its duties and responsibilities towards the society-Newspaper publishing improper and false news must be punished by cowt of law. Common cause a regd. society filed a writ petition against alleged misuse and arbitrary exercise of discretionary power by the Petroleum and

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