Chilling Effect

English Plain Meaning

"When vague or overbroad laws discourage or intimidate citizens from exercising their lawful free speech rights."

हिंदी सरल अर्थ

"जब अस्पष्ट या कठोर कानून नागरिकों को डर के मारे अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता का उपयोग करने से रोकते हैं।"

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Landmark Cases Applying "Chilling Effect"

Real court decisions where the ratio decidendi hinged upon this principle.

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