Which one of the following cases is not related with Article 19 (1)

of the Indian Constitution ? (a) Prakash Jha International Ltd. V/s Union of India
Secretary, Ministry of I & B V/s C.A.B.
Communist Party of India V/s Bharat Kumar
Kathi Ranning V/s State of Saurashtra

The correct answer is (d).

Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression. The cases (a), (b), and (c) all deal with issues related to freedom of speech and expression. In Prakash Jha International Ltd. V/s Union of India, the Supreme Court upheld the right of filmmakers to freedom of expression. In Secretary, Ministry of I & B V/s C.A.B., the Supreme Court held that the government cannot censor films without a valid reason. In Communist Party of India V/s Bharat Kumar, the Supreme Court held that the government cannot ban books without a valid reason.

Kathi Ranning V/s State of Saurashtra is a case about the right to property. The Supreme Court held that the government can acquire private property for public purposes, but it must pay compensation to the owners. This case is not related to freedom of speech and expression.

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