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⚖️ Misuse of Defamation Law in India – Supreme Court Insights | By Sunanda Reddy

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🌍 In this session, we decode one of the most debated topics in Indian Constitutional Law and Current Affairs:
“Criminal Defamation, Free Speech, and Recent Supreme Court Observations.”
With rising concerns over misuse by individuals and political parties, the Supreme Court has highlighted the delicate balance between free speech and reputation. From landmark judgments to high-profile political cases, we break down the evolution and practical implications of defamation law in India.

🔥 Session Highlights:
📝 What is Defamation? Civil vs Criminal Defamation explained
⚖️ Constitutional Basis: Article 19(1)(a) (Freedom of Speech) & Article 19(2) (Reasonable Restrictions)
👨‍⚖️ Supreme Court’s Take: Criminal defamation as a “reasonable restriction”
📚 Landmark Judgments:
Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India (2016) – Validity of criminal defamation
Imran Pratapgarhi Case (2025) – Reasonable standards for defamation
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015) – Section 66A and online defamation
💡 High-Profile Cases: Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, and others
⚖️ Lawmakers & Defamation: RPA Sections 8(1) & 8(3) – Disqualification and grace period

🎯 UPSC / Legal Relevance:
📌 GS-II: Constitution – Fundamental Rights & Directive Principles
📌 Prelims: Articles 19 & 21, IPC Sections 499/500
📌 Mains: Freedom of speech vs Right to Reputation, Judicial balancing of rights

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