(Supreme Court of India) Democracy is a government by the people via open discussion. The democratic form of government itself demands of its citizens an active and intelligent participation in the affairs of the community. The public discussion with people’s participation is a basic feature and a rational price of democracy which distinguishes it from all other forms of government.
Judges:
J Shetty
Citations:
[1990] LRC (Const) 412
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Cited – Benjamin, Vanderpool and Gumbs v The Minister of Information and Broadcasting and The Attorney General for Anguilla PC 14-Feb-2001
PC (Anguilla) A first non-religious radio station had been formed, but came to include much criticism of the government. One programme was suspended by the government. The programme makers complained that this . .
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Updated: 30 November 2022; Ref: scu.182065