Reviewed case brief
Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) Pvt Ltd v. Union of India
AIR 1986 SC 515
Established that delegated legislation (notification imposing duty) affecting fundamental rights is subject to stricter judicial review — executive cannot use delegated power to destroy the substance of a constitutional right.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1985
- Subjects
- Administrative Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-30
Rule established
Delegated legislation (customs notification) affecting fundamental rights (press freedom) subject to stricter judicial scrutiny; not immune from Art.19 review
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
Massey, Administrative Law
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