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H.H. Maharajadhiraja Madhav Rao Jivaji Rao Vs Union of India (1970)
The judgment held that derecognition of rulers and ending privy purses were political acts under Articles 363 and 366(22), beyond judicial review or rights claims.
Tata Press Ltd. vs Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. (1995)
The Supreme Court recognized commercial speech, including business directories like Tata Press Yellow Pages, as protected under Article 19(1)(a), limiting restrictions.
SC Upholds Govt Control Over Cricket Broadcasting Rights
This landmark judgment affirmed broadcasting as part of free speech, limiting state control and reinforcing media freedom and public access under Article 19(2).
ADR vs Election Commission of India & Anr.
The case Association for Democratic Reforms vs Election Commission of India & Anr. addresses key issues on electoral transparency and democratic accountability.