Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Justice Ramasubramanian: Free Speech Must Not Hurt Others
A high-ranking judge, Justice Ramasubramanian, talked about how important it is to balance different rights.
He said that free speech is important, but it shouldn't hurt other people's feelings.
He also discussed how the courts help protect people's rights in India.
They make sure everyone can get justice, expand people's rights, and sometimes even create new laws.
Other judges agreed, saying that the court system is essential for protecting people's rights in the country.
Justice V. Ramasubramanian spoke at a national seminar on the judiciary's role in human rights.
He stated free speech should not infringe on others' sentiments.
Courts must balance competing rights, using Article 18 for guidance.
The judiciary has contributed to India's governance through access to justice, expanding rights, upholding principles, and creating laws.
The seminar concluded the judiciary is the most trusted human rights guardian in India.
- Who
- Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Justice Dr Shameem Akhtar, Dr Vidyadhar Bhatt C.
- What
- Justice V. Ramasubramanian discussed judiciary's role in human rights at a national seminar.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To evaluate and discuss the judiciary's role as the guardian of human rights.
- Speaker
- Justice V. Ramasubramanian
- Event
- National Seminar
- Theme
- Judiciary as the Guardian of Human Rights
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Key Topic
- Balancing free speech with human rights