KARTAR SINGH & OTHERS vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB.

The Supreme Court ruled that the slogans raised by the appellants during a protest against the Punjab Government's policy did not undermine the security of the State or public order, nor did they constitute contempt of court or defamation under Section 9 of the Punjab Security of the State Act, 1953. The Court emphasized that public figures should be able to tolerate vulgar criticisms without resorting to prosecution. Consequently, the prosecution was deemed unjustified and the conviction was overturned.