Re-Ramlila Maidan Incident Dt ... vs Home Secretary And Ors

The Supreme Court examined the principles governing Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b) of the Constitution of India, alongside the restrictions under Articles 19(2) and 19(3). The Court emphasized the need for a balancing of interests approach when adjudicating cases involving freedom of speech and public order, referencing Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The judgment reinforces that while free speech is a fundamental right, it is not absolute and must be weighed against other societal interests, particularly in maintaining public order.