Ramji Lal Modi v. . The State of U.P.

The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code, which penalizes deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings. The Court held that while freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) is fundamental, it is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2). The Court found that Section 295A does not violate the Constitution, affirming the conviction of the petitioner for publishing an article that was deemed to have malicious intent against a religious community.