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Supreme Court of India · 2021-07-08

AJIT MOHAN vs LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

Citation / case number
SC 2020/20428
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
AJIT MOHAN
Respondent
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
Author
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL
Bench
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of legislative privilege in relation to free speech and privacy rights in the context of digital platforms. The court examined the balance between the powers of legislative assemblies and the fundamental rights of individuals, particularly in the digital age where intermediaries like Facebook play a significant role. The judgment emphasized the need for legislative competence while ensuring that fundamental rights are not unduly compromised.

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