Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (b) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Explanation:
The correct matching of judicial decisions with the fundamental rights they primarily relate to is as follows:
A. Sri Srinivasa Theatre v. Govt. of Tamil Nadu → III. Equality before Law (Article 14)
This case deals with the validity of differential taxation on cinema theatres. The Supreme Court held that reasonable classification does not violate Article 14, making this an Article 14 (Equality before Law) case.
B. K.A. Abbas v. Union of India → IV. Censorship
This landmark judgment upheld film censorship under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and held that pre-censorship of films is constitutionally valid.
Hence, it directly relates to freedom of speech & expression (Article 19(1)(a)) and censorship.
C. Selvi v. State of Karnataka → I. Article 20(3) (Right against Self-Incrimination)
This case held that narco-analysis, polygraph tests, and brain-mapping tests conducted without consent violate
Article 20(3): Right against self-incrimination
and Article 21.
D. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of U.P → II. Right to Environment
One of the earliest environmental cases, dealing with limestone quarrying in the Doon Valley.
The Court recognized the Right to a clean and healthy environment as part of Article 21.
Thus, option B correctly matches all cases.
Information Booster
1. Key Constitutional Rights Involved
Article 14 → Equality before law
Article 19(1)(a) → Speech and expression (includes censorship)
Article 20(3) → Protection against self-incrimination
Article 21 → Life and personal liberty (includes Right to Environment)
2. Landmark Importance
Sri Srinivasa Theatre strengthened reasonable classification doctrine.
K.A. Abbas was the first major censorship case in India.
Selvi is foundational for rights against intrusive scientific tests.
Doon Valley environmental litigation helped evolve Indian environmental jurisprudence.
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