Reviewed case brief
Romesh Thappar v. State of Madras
AIR 1950 SC 124
AIR 1950 SC 124 · Supreme Court of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1950
- Subjects
- Administrative Law, Constitutional Law I
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
Art.32 is itself a fundamental right; the SC cannot refuse a writ petition where a fundamental right is infringed. Freedom of press is part of Art.19(1)(a).
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
Massey, Administrative Law; AIR 1950 SC 124
Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.