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Advertisement- its inclusion in freedom of speech and expression
An analysis of the right to advertisement under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, advertising regulation through ASCI and key statutes, comparative advertising norms, and landmark cases including Tata Press v. MTNL and Hamdard Dawakhana.
Shivani Chauhan
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What is the relationship between Freedom of Speech and Expression and the Right to Advertisement?
Advertising intersects with the right to freedom of speech, protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Courts have ruled that commercial speech is fundamental, yet regulations must ensure ethical standards, consumer protection, and balanced freedoms.
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