Reviewed case brief

Romesh Thappar v. State of Madras

AIR 1950 SC 124

AIR 1950 SC 124 · Supreme Court of India

administrative-lawwritsart-32press-freedomguaranteed-remedy
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.