ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY IN WIDENING THE SCOPE OF THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND EXPRESSION IN INDIA

Abstract

The Indian judiciary plays a crucial role as the defender and preserver of the Constitution. In a democratic society, where the media and the courts play important and complementary institutional responsibilities, freedom of expression is also essential. The Honorable Supreme Court has in numerous cases deduced certain fundamental features which are not specifically mentioned in Article 19(l)(a) The expansion of the right to freedom of speech and expression has been greatly aided by the judiciary.