Can A Minister Make Public Statements Contrary To Govt Policy: SC To Refer To Constitution Bench

Prabhati Nayak Mishra

20 April 2017 2:54 PM IST

  • Can A Minister Make Public Statements Contrary To Govt Policy: SC To Refer To Constitution Bench

    The Supreme Court has indicated to refer to a five-judge constitution bench whether a minister can claim under the right to free speech to speak contrary to the Central government's statute and policy.A bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra, while hearing the controversial statement of former UP minister Azam Khan in Bulandshahr gangrape case, said a formal order would be passed on May...

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