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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.

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