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One of the most important freedom and right which is provided through the Indian Constitution to its citizens is the freedom of speech and expression. Among other fundamental rights, the freedom of speech is considered the most important freedom because this is the basic right without which other rights have no value until a person has right to express what he feels, his other freedoms are worthless. Freedom of speech and expression has been provided under article 19 (1) (a) of the Constitution of India. India is a democratic country and to preserve the essential feature of democracy, freedom of press as now included in the freedom of speech and expression is necessary. It is important to note that freedom of press was not there in the constitution when it was implemented. The freedom of press was included in the freedom of speech after Supreme Court judgment in the case of Romesh Thaper vs. State of Madras . In this case the apex court observed that the freedom of press is the most important part of freedom of speech and expression. Justice Patanjali Sastri in the instant case observed that freedom of press includes propagation the view and ideas and that freedom is ensured by the freedom of press. Freedom of press includes news papers and films i.e. motion pictures as medium to express the views among which motion pictures are much important because it is interesting as well as easy to express the views with the help of pictures with sound effects and drama. However, presently the concept and quality of pictures i.e. movies, serials etc have completely changed. Though the motion pictures are subject to censorship but the change between the theme, story and concept of the films can be seen apparently from the past to present.