Supreme Court of India

Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting v. Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB)

(1995) 2 SCC 161

Decision date
1995
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Bench
3-Judge Bench

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Case summary

Airwaves and electromagnetic frequencies are public property; right to freedom of speech under 19(1)(a) includes the right to impart and receive information through electronic media without state monopoly.

Principle

Airwaves and electromagnetic frequencies are public property; right to freedom of speech under 19(1)(a) includes the right to impart and receive information through electronic media without state monopoly.

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