Himat Lal K. Shah Vs Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad (1972)
SC ruled that public meetings on streets are protected under Articles 19(1)(a) & 19(1)(b), limiting state power to impose arbitrary restrictions.
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SC ruled that public meetings on streets are protected under Articles 19(1)(a) & 19(1)(b), limiting state power to impose arbitrary restrictions.
Landmark 1984 ruling protecting press freedom; held that fiscal measures restricting newspaper circulation violate Article 19(1)(a).
Landmark 1967 ruling holding Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights under Article 368; upheld past laws but limited future curtailment of rights.
Supreme Court rules that written grounds of arrest must be provided; oral explanations during remand are insufficient under the law.
Supreme Court rules that non-resident companies can be taxed in India even without a permanent establishment or physical office in the country.