Supreme Court of India

Bijoe Emmanuel v. State of Kerala

(1986) 3 SCC 615

Decision date
1986
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Bench
2-Judge Bench

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Case summary

Freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) includes the right to remain silent; respectfully standing during the national anthem without singing does not violate any law or show disrespect.

Principle

Freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) includes the right to remain silent; respectfully standing during the national anthem without singing does not violate any law or show disrespect.

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