Freedom of Speech and Right to Privacy in the Light of Judgement of Justice KS Puttaswamy (Retired) versus Union of India and Others
Keywords:
Freedom of speech laws, Right to expression, Right to privacy, Free speech and privacy in India, Constitutional provisions for right to privacy and freedom of expressionAbstract
In this article, we critically review the freedom of expression-related legislation and its role in protection of right to privacy in India. We first focus on the Constitutional provisions that are available for securing the freedom of speech and expression on various levels along with various other constituents affecting and restricting the right to free speech and law enactments available for more efficient expansion of expression. Then, we explain how these laws effect can feed back in the construction of a contemporary framework to appropriately use modern expression tools for challenges related with the recognition of right to privacy as an independent enforceable fundamental right in the light of landmark judgment in the case of Justice KS Puttaswamy (Retired) vs. Union of India & Others [1], and ensure that everyone, everywhere in the country shall have the equal opportunity to enjoy their fundamental right of free speech and privacy without facing any challenges.
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