Case Analysis: Imran Pratapgadhi v. State of Gujarat (2025 SC) – A Landmark Judgment on Free Speech
In Imran Pratapgadhi v. State of Gujarat (2025 SC), the Supreme Court quashed an FIR against Congress MP Imran Pratapgadhi, clarifying Section 173(3) BNSS 2023 on preliminary enquiry before FIR registration and emphasizing the protection of freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a). Justices Abhay Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan addressed conflicts with Lalita Kumari (2014), setting a precedent for speech-related offences. This blog analyzes the case, its legal implications, and its relevance for Judiciary, APO, and JLO aspirants preparing for 2025 exams.