Special Report | Criticising the Government Is Not a Ground for Externment, Observes Bombay High Court
In a significant observation during the hearing of a case, the Bombay High Court remarked that merely criticising or opposing the government cannot be treated as a valid ground to extern a person...
In a significant observation during the hearing of a case, the Bombay High Court remarked that merely criticising or opposing the government cannot be treated as a valid ground to extern a person from a particular area.
The Court underscored that freedom of speech and expression is a constitutional right in a democratic society. Administrative powers cannot be misused to silence dissent or suppress criticism of the government.
The Judge observed that citizens cannot be treated as “slaves” simply because they express views against the government. Any action by the police must be based on law, credible evidence, and due process rather than political disagreement or criticism.
The Court also cautioned that if misuse of police powers is established in such cases, the concerned police officials could face strict consequences, including the imposition of costs or penalties.
Legal experts believe the observation reinforces the importance of protecting civil liberties and ensuring that executive authorities exercise their powers strictly within the framework of the Constitution and the rule of law.
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