Principle

Freedom of expression cannot be held to ransom by a hostile audience or threats of violence; restriction under Article 19(2) must have a proximate and direct nexus like a spark in a powder keg.

Connected provisions and cases

• interpretsThe Constitution of India · Section Article 19

Judgment text

Full judgment text is not available in this record.

Principle

Freedom of expression cannot be held to ransom by a hostile audience or threats of violence; restriction under Article 19(2) must have a proximate and direct nexus like a spark in a powder keg.

Connected provisions and cases

• interpretsThe Constitution of India · Section Article 19

Judgment text

Full judgment text is not available in this record.