Just Social Lawyering!!

It is only a decade ago when I was studying in school in a small town of Uttar Pradesh. Only thing which I can visualize is that I become much older (it is thought full). I still remember that on Independence Day, our school used to celebrate the national function and we young students used to participate in the Independence Day’s parade at our Tehsil Ground. Every teachers and students were full of feelings of patriotism, but now Independence Day becomes a holiday. radically our mind set has changes. on this day (since it is leave) we can wind up our pending list of matters, can take rest at home, watch movies, etc. etc. No one wants to sacrifice its day for the country. Yes we have grown up. In Delhi, I have seen new trend, Schools do its duties of celebrating the Independence Day on 14th August, and Teachers do not want to waste their precious leave of a day. So they do their part of duties on 14th August and we too get relaxed, fine today is leave from office!. Why do we require a ...

In a democratic nation, independent press is to be considered as preserver of democratic principles. Indian Constitution also recognizes the same and the freedom of press is covered under Article 19(1)(a) which provides to all its citizens a right to freedom of speech and expression. The Hon’ble Supreme Court being expounder of the constitution held that Article 19(1)(a) undoubtedly includes freedom of press. Supreme Court in the case of Romesh Thapper Vs State of Madras [1] observed that, in freedom of speech and of the press lay the foundation of all democratic organizations. Press provides free political discussion and public education which is so essential for the proper functioning of the process of popular government. It is a settled law that the right to freedom of speech and expression enunciated in Article 19(1)(a), includes the liberty of the press [2] also. By this fundamental right, the citizens are comprehensively informed, know the opinions of others, and be able to wei...