#Article 19(1)(a)

The Delhi High Court held that a claim of commercial disparagement succeeds only if the advertisement conveys a false or misleading overall impression to the average consumer, not when it isolates truthful statements about ingredients. The ruling clarifies the standard for comparative ads affecting FMCG brands and advertisers.

Madurai HC quashes police order denying permission for a temple cultural programme, ruling that freedom of expression under Article 19(1)(a) extends to traditional festivals. The court mandates that restrictions must be reasonable, evidence-based, and non-arbitrary, setting a precedent for protecting cultural rights against administrative overreach.