'Fundamental Rights Vs. Legislative Privileges' ; Reference Pending Before 7 Judge Bench Since 2005 Should Be Given Some Priority, Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, in its judgment delivered on Thursday [Facebook vs. Delhi Assembly], observed that the reference which raises the issue of interplay of fundamental rights and parliamentary privileges, pending before 7-judge bench since 2005 needs to be given some priority.The larger issue of privileges vis-a-vis the right of free speech, silence, and privacy in the context of Part III of...