How Healthy is India’s Constitution?
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fathers and how it has evolved to keep pace with contemporary times
Prof NR Madhava Menon, father of modern legal education in India; Prof Ranbir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University,
Delhi and PDT Achary, former Secretary General of the Lok Sabha analyse different aspects of the Constitution
How Healthy is India’s Constitution?
On Constitution Day, an analysis of the remarkable document created by our founding
fathers and how it has evolved to keep pace with contemporary times
Prof NR Madhava Menon, father of modern legal education in India; Prof Ranbir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University,
Delhi and PDT Achary, former Secretary General of the Lok Sabha analyse different aspects of the Constitution
NAKED AGGRESSION
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NAKED AGGRESSION
In a severe blow to the centre, the Delhi High Court has blocked an ordinance confiscating without compensation the independent International Centre For Alternative Dispute Resolution whose chairperson is the Chief Justice of India
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Indy Politics publisher Abdul-Hakim Shabazz over access to his office.
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GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT372 U.S. 335Gideon v. Wainwright (No.docxbudbarber38650
GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT
372 U.S. 335
Gideon v. Wainwright (No. 155)
Argued: January 15, 1963
Decided: March 18, 1963
Reversed and cause remanded.
· Syllabus
· Opinion, Black
· Separate, Douglas
· Concurrence, Clark
· Concurrence, Harlan
Syllabus
Charged in a Florida State Court with a noncapital felony, petitioner appeared without funds and without counsel and asked the Court to appoint counsel for him, but this was denied on the ground that the state law permitted appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases only. Petitioner conducted his own defense about as well as could be expected of a layman, but he was convicted and sentenced to imprisonment. Subsequently, he applied to the State Supreme Court for a writ of habeas corpus, on the ground that his conviction violated his rights under the Federal Constitution. The State Supreme Court denied all relief.
Held: The right of an indigent defendant in a criminal trial to have the assistance of counsel is a fundamental right essential to a fair trial, and petitioner's trial and conviction without the assistance of counsel violated the Fourteenth Amendment. Betts v. Brady,316 U.S. 455, overruled. Pp. 336-345.
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Opinion
BLACK, J., Opinion of the Court
MR. JUSTICE BLACK delivered the opinion of the Court.
Petitioner was charged in a Florida state court with having broken and entered a poolroom with intent to commit a misdemeanor. This offense is a felony under [p337]Florida law. Appearing in court without funds and without a lawyer, petitioner asked the court to appoint counsel for him, whereupon the following colloquy took place:
The COURT: Mr. Gideon, I am sorry, but I cannot appoint Counsel to represent you in this case. Under the laws of the State of Florida, the only time the Court can appoint Counsel to represent a Defendant is when that person is charged with a capital offense. I am sorry, but I will have to deny your request to appoint Counsel to defend you in this case.
The DEFENDANT: The United States Supreme Court says I am entitled to be represented by Counsel.
Put to trial before a jury, Gideon conducted his defense about as well as could be expected from a layman. He made an opening statement to the jury, cross-examined the State's witnesses, presented witnesses in his own defense, declined to testify himself, and made a short argument "emphasizing his innocence to the charge contained in the Information filed in this case." The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and petitioner was sentenced to serve five years in the state prison. Later, petitioner filed in the Florida Supreme Court this habeas corpus petition attacking his conviction and sentence on the ground that the trial court's refusal to appoint counsel for him denied him rights "guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights by the United States Government."[n1]Treating the petition for habeas corpus as properly before it, the State Supreme Court, "upon consideration thereof" but without an op.
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1. HIGH COURT OF UTTARAKHAND AT NAINITAL
First Bail Application No.161 of 2022
Jitendra Narayan Tyagi @ Vasim Rizvi .....Applicant
Vs.
State of Uttarakhand …..... Respondent
Present : Mr. Rakesh Thaplyal, Senior Advocate assisted by Mr. Lalit
Sharma, Advocate for the applicant.
Mr. Pratiroop Pandey, AGA for the State.
Mr. Pranav Singh, Advocate for the informant.
Hon’ble Ravindra Maithani, J.
Applicant Mr. Jitendra Narayan Tyagi @
Vasim Rizvi is in judicial custody, in Criminal Case
No.8 of 2022, under Sections 153A, 298 IPC, Police
Station Kotwali, Haridwar, District Haridwar. He has
sought his release on bail.
2. Heard learned counsel for the parties and
perused on record.
3. The FIR in the instant case has been lodged
by Nadim Ali, the informant. According to it, a Dharm
Sansad was organized in Haridwar between 17th and
19th December, 2021, in which, it was resolved to wage
war against a particular religion; objectionable words
were used with regard to the religion, Prophet and
religious books. Even thereafter, the chapter did not
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close. The petitioner, thereafter, released a video
message, in which, he again abused a particular
religion, Prophet and made utterances so as to wage
war against a particular religion.
4. Learned Senior Counsel appearing for the
applicant would submit that the offences are
punishable maximum for three years of imprisonment
and triable by the Magistrate. One of the accused,
relating to the Dharm Sansad has already been
granted bail by the trial Court with certain conditions.
It is argued that the applicant may also be enlarged on
bail, subject to the conditions as may be imposed by
this Court. Learned Senior Counsel has also raised the
following points in his submissions;
(i) After the Dharm Sansad, nothing had
happened as was anticipated in the FIR
No.849 of 2021, which was lodged on
23.12.2021 with regard to the
statements made in the Dharm Sansad.
(ii) The Constitution of India gives
freedom of speech and expression. It
cannot be restricted.
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(iii) The applicant studied a particular
religion. He had written a book also,
which was launched by him on 5th
November, 2021 in Gaziabad, U.P., and
on 12th November, 2021 in Haridwar.
Thereafter, an FIR No.810 of 2021 was
lodged against the applicant with
regard to the book. But, it is argued
that the book has never been forfeited
under Section 95 Cr.P.C. Had it been
done, it is argued the applicant would
have challenged such order in appeal.
5. In support of the contention, learned Senior
Counsel has placed reliance on the principles of law as
laid down in the case of Harnam Das vs State of Uttar
Pradesh, AIR 1961 SC 1662, and Azizul Haq Kausar
Naquvi and Anr. Vs. the State AIR 1980 All 149, 1980
Cri LJ 448. In both the cases, the order forfeiting a
book was impugned (Section 95 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short, “the Code”) and
Section 99A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898).
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6. On the other hand, learned counsel for the
State would submit that the applicant provoked the
masses in general to take up arms against a particular
religion; the applicant attempted to promote enmity
between different religions. The applicant has criminal
history of 34 cases. Therefore, it is argued that it is
not a case for bail.
7. Learned counsel appearing for the informant
would submit that with regard to the launch of book
and Dharm Sansad, the applicant was wanted. He was
served a notice under Section 41 of the Code. Despite
that again on 28th December, 2021, it is argued, the
applicant released the video message promoting
enmity between different religions, defaming, belittling
a particular religion.
8. Needless to say, bail is a rule, jail an
exception. There are various factors, which are taken
into consideration, while considering the bail
application. Essentially, the purpose is to secure the
presence of an accused during trial, but related to it is
seriousness of offence; position of the offender and the
victim; impact after alleged offence on the society;
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chances of tampering with the evidence etc. Bail
balances individual liberty with societal interest. After
all, right to life and liberty is one of the illuminated
rights enshrined in our constitution.
9. In the case of Rajesh Ranjan Yadav @ Pappu
Yadav vs. CBI, (2007) 1 SCC 7, these aspects have
been discussed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in
paragraph 16 as hereunder:-
“We are of the opinion that while it
is true that Article 21 is of great
importance because it enshrines the
fundamental right to individual liberty,
but at the same time a balance has to
be struck between the right to
individual liberty and the interest of
society. No right can be absolute, and
reasonable restrictions can be placed
on them. While it is true that one of the
considerations in deciding whether to
grant bail to an accused or not is
whether he has been in jail for a long
time, the Court has also to take into
consideration other facts and
circumstances, such as the interest of
the society.” (emphasis supplied)
10. In terms of punishment, it is true that the
offences are punishable for maximum three years of
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imprisonment with or without fine. The evidence
that is available is the statements of the
witnesses as well as the video recorded. The
transcript has been filed by the State Government
with its counter affidavit.
11. This Court refrains to reproduce from the
transcript as to what was allegedly stated by the
applicant. But, undoubtedly, the transcript reveals
that there are huge derogatory remarks against a
particular religion; against Prophet. The Prophet
has been abused; it intends to wound the religious
feelings of persons belonging to a particular religion; it
intends to wage war. It promotes enmity. It is a hate
speech.
12. Right to freedom, as granted under the
Constitution is not an absolute right. It has
limitations. Right to freedom of speech and expression
is subject to the restriction as given under Article 19(2)
of the Constitution. When the Fundamental Rights
were being discussed in the Constituent
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Assembly (Constituent Assembly debates on
04.11.1948), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar has said;
“I am sorry to say that the whole of the criticism
about fundamental rights is based upon a
misconception. In the first place, the criticism in so far
as it seeks to distinguish fundamental rights from non-
fundamental rights is not sound. It is incorrect to say
that fundamental rights are absolute while non-
fundamental rights are not absolute. The real
distinction between the two is that non-fundamental
rights are created by agreement between parties while
fundamental rights are the gift of the law. Because
fundamental rights are the gift of the State it does not
follow that the State cannot qualify them.
In the second place, it is wrong to say that
fundamental rights in America are absolute. The
difference between the position under the American
Constitution and the Draft Constitution is one of form
and not of substance. In support of every exception to
the fundamental rights set out in the Draft Constitution
one can refer to at least one judgment of the United
States Supreme Court. It would be sufficient to quote
one such judgment of the Supreme Court in justification
of the limitation on the right of free speech contained in
Article 13 of the Draft Constitution. In Gitlo vs. New
York in which the issue was the constitutionality of a
New York “criminal anarchy” law which purported to
punish utterances calculated to bring about violent
change, the Supreme Court said:
“It is a fundamental principle, long established,
that the freedom of speech and of the press, which is
secured by the Constitution, does not confer an
absolute right to speak or publish, without
responsibility, whatever one may choose, or an
unrestricted and unbridled license that gives immunity
for every possible use of language and prevents the
punishment of those who abuse this freedom.”
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It is therefore wrong to say that the fundamental
rights in America are absolute, while those in the Draft
Constitution are not.”
13. The law commission of India examined the
issue of hate speech and in its 267 report
recommended certain amendments in the penal laws.
The far reaching effect of hate speech has been
discussed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of
Pravasi Bhali Sangathan Vs. Union of India and
others, MANU/SC/0197/2014, as hereunder:-
“7. Hate speech is an effort to marginalise
individuals based on their membership in a
group. Using expression that exposes the group
to hatred, hate speech seeks to delegitimise
group members in the eyes of the majority,
reducing their social standing and acceptance
within society. Hate speech, therefore, rises
beyond causing distress to individual group
members. It can have a societal impact. Hate
speech lays the groundwork for later, broad
attacks on vulnerable that can range from
discrimination, to ostracism, segregation,
deportation, violence and, in the most extreme
cases, to genocide. Hate speech also impacts a
protected group's ability to respond to the
substantive ideas under debate, thereby placing
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a serious barrier to their full participation in our
democracy.”
14. Having considered the repeated nature of
allegations; the kind of utterances which the applicant
has allegedly made, published video message and its
possible impact on the society, this Court is of the view
that it is not a fit case for bail. Accordingly, the bail
application is liable to be rejected.
15. The bail application is rejected.
(Ravindra Maithani, J.)
08.03.2022
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