Freedom of Speech and Expression Threatened in India: Recent Events

Abstract

The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression to its citizens. This freedom is not absolute and the State can impose reasonable restrictions. Of late, certain incidents have shown this freedom to be under threat. The case highlights some of such events. It makes the readers think about the importance of this right, reasonableness of restrictions, and the measures needed to protect it

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Annexure

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The cartoon, by Aseem Trivedi, that provoked complaints to the police. From cartoonsagainstcorruption.blogspot.co.uk

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A depiction of Ajmal Kasab urinating on the Indian constitution. Kasab was the only member of the Pakistani terrorist group that attacked Mumbai in 2008 to be captured. He is currently in Indian custody, sentenced to death. By Aseem Trivedi, from cartoonsagainstcorruption.blogspot.co.uk

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A cartooning depicting Sansad Bhavan, the Indian parliament building in New Delhi, as a toilet. By Aseem Trivedi, from cartoonsagainstcorruption.blogspot.co.uk

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Another cartoon depicting the Indian parliament building, which contains the Rajya Sabha (upper house) and Lok Sabha (lower house). By Aseem Trivedi, from cartoonsagainstcorruption.blogspot.co.uk

Source: Rao, K. (2012, September 11). India must scrap its repressive sedition laws. The Guardian. Retrieved from http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/sep/11/india-sedition-laws-aseem-trivedi on September 17, 2012.

This case was prepared for inclusion in Sage Business Cases primarily as a basis for classroom discussion or self-study, and is not meant to illustrate either effective or ineffective management styles. Nothing herein shall be deemed to be an endorsement of any kind. This case is for scholarly, educational, or personal use only within your university, and cannot be forwarded outside the university or used for other commercial purposes.

2024 Sage Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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