Indian Express 498 Newspapers (Bombay) (P) Ltd. v. Union of India

1 SCC 641Reported decision1985#991 most cited

What is Indian Express 498 Newspapers (Bombay) (P) Ltd. v. Union of India authority for?

The Supreme Court examined the validity of customs duty on newsprint in the context of Article 19(1)(a), emphasizing that the press advances public interest by publishing facts and opinions crucial for a democratic country.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 292,668 Indian tax judgments — from 2003 to 2025.

Also referred to as

Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) (P) Ltd. v. Union of India · 1985 1 SCC 641 · Article 19(1)(a) · freedom of press · customs duty newsprint · role of press in democracy · Section 142(1) · Section 143(2) · Section 250 · Section 37 · Section 48 · validity of duty on newsprint

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