R. Rajagopal alias R.R. Gopal vs State of Tamil Nadu (1994)
The Supreme Court upheld press freedom, ruling that publishing truthful information about public officials doesn’t breach privacy, allowing expression unless false or defamatory.
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The Supreme Court upheld press freedom, ruling that publishing truthful information about public officials doesn’t breach privacy, allowing expression unless false or defamatory.
The Supreme Court upheld prosecution of MPs, including P.V. Narasimha Rao, ruling that parliamentary position does not grant immunity from corruption charges under the law.
The Supreme Court resolved the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church dispute, affirming civil court authority over temporal matters while urging unity and ending litigation over church…
The Supreme Court held the State liable for custodial deaths, allowing compensation for fundamental rights violations and placing the burden of proof on the State under Article 21.
The Supreme Court clarified indirect tax refunds, upholding statutory procedures under Section 11B, preventing unjust enrichment, and ensuring public revenue protection.