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Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

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Bench Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and Hima Kohli JJ.
Decided 5 April 2023

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In view of the above discussion, we are of the opinion that public interest immunity proceeding is a less restrictive means to deal with non-disclosure on the grounds of public interest and confidentiality.

Judgment, page 110

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Constitution of India – Art. 19(1)(a) and 19(2) – Freedom of Speech and Expression – Freedom of Press – Reasonable Restriction – National Security – The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) revoked the permission which it had granted to Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited to uplink and downlink a news and current affairs television channel called “Media One” – MIB revoked the permission that was granted to uplink and downlink ‘Media One’ because of the denial of a security clearance – Appellants initiated proceedings under Article 226 of the Constitution before the High Court for challenging the action of the first respondent…

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