Supreme Court of India · 2025-03-28
Imran Pratapgadhi vs State Of Gujarat
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Imran Pratapgadhi
- Respondent
- State Of Gujarat
- Author
- Abhay S. Oka
- Bench
- Abhay S. Oka
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined whether the posting of a poem on social media, which contained language that could be interpreted as inciting violence or disrespecting the state, violated the fundamental right to freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a). The court emphasized the importance of balancing free speech with the need to maintain public order and national integrity. It held that speech inciting violence or hatred can be restricted under the reasonable restrictions clause. The appeal was dismissed, reaffirming the state's authority to regulate speech that threatens public order.