Case Comment on EMS Namboodripad v. T.N. Nambiar
The fine line between Contempt and freedom of speech has been tested time and again, and the interpretation of reasonable restrictions of freedom of speech and expression while dealing with such cases by the judiciary has always been noteworthy. With the sudden boom in the use of cyberspace and particularly social media platforms, the number of contempt cases is now increasing. Judiciary, being the guardian of the Constitution, plays a crucial role and if the balance between A.19 (1) and 19 (2) is not properly kept, this can have a chilling effect on free speech. Thus, how sensitively the Judiciary deals with contempt cases is relevant, especially when such cases are increasing. In such a backdrop, this article will be a case comment on one of the landmark decisions on Contempt of Court.
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