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.
SC struck down 1976 Act provisions that nullified a High Court ruling and denied employees their bonus, upholding judicial authority and employee rights.
Landmark 1984 ruling protecting press freedom; held that fiscal measures restricting newspaper circulation violate Article 19(1)(a).
Supreme Court rules that written grounds of arrest must be provided; oral explanations during remand are insufficient under the law.
Supreme Court criticizes insurance companies for filing unnecessary appeals that delay compensation, urging faster settlements for claimants.