This document discusses judicial recognition of broadcasting and freedom of speech and expression under the Indian Constitution. It provides an overview of the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a), including that it applies to broadcasting. It also discusses how broadcasting involves transmission of audio and video signals using electromagnetic waves. Finally, it summarizes two relevant case laws, including Odyssey Communications v Lokvidayan Sanghatan where the Supreme Court recognized the right to exhibit films on DD as part of the fundamental right to free speech, and LIC v Manubhai Shah regarding the telecast of a film on the Bhopal gas tragedy.

1. JUDICIAL RECOGNITION OF
BROADCASTING
SHREYAN DUTTA
ROLL NO. 102

2. RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND
EXPRESSION
• ARTICLE 19(1)(a) provides that all citizens shall
have the right to freedom of speech and
expression which is the right to express ones
opinion without fear through oral, written
,electronic, broadcasting, press.
• Freedom of speech is not absolute. There are
certain restrictions to maintain sovereignty and
integrity of the nation.
• When a proclamation of emergency is made
under article 352 article 19 remains suspended.

3. BROADCASTING
• It means the transmission of audio and video
signals using electromagnetic waves
• The notion of free speech has evolved
continouly keeping pace with exponential
advances in technology by whcih information
is imparted or received.

4. CASE LAWS
• Odyssey communications Pvt Ltd. Vs Lokvidayan Sanghatan
Supreme court held the right of a citizen to exhibit films on DD
subject to T&C of DD is a part of Fundamental Right .Sc held
this was a right under Art. 19(1)(a) and could be curtailed
only in certain circumstances.
• LIC VS MANUBHAI D SHAH
Subject matter of challenge was Bhopal Gas tragedy titled
Beyond Genocide SC held that DD a state controlled agency
was not entitled to refuse telecast as it was unable to make
out reasonable grounds for restriction under Art 19(1)(a).

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