Supreme Court of India · 2023-01-03
KAUSHAL KISHOR vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH GOVT. OF U.P. HOME SECRETARY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2016/27156
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KAUSHAL KISHOR
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH GOVT. OF U.P. HOME SECRETARY
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN
Judgment text excerpt
This judgment emphasizes the moral and ethical importance of speech, citing ancient texts and philosophical teachings that advocate for truthful and kind communication. The court reflects on the societal significance of speech that promotes harmony and avoids offense, contrasting these moral principles with the realities of human conduct. The case underscores the need to balance free speech with moral responsibility, though the specific legal issue and outcome are not detailed in the excerpt. The judgment highlights the enduring value of sweet speech as a moral ideal rooted in cultural and religious traditions.