2021 · Q75
The Constitution of India guarantee freedom of speech and expression. But the freedom is subject to certain reasonable restrictions imposed by the State. These restrictions may relate to which of the following?
- 1Defamation
- 2Decency or morality
- 3Incitement to an offence
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Article 19(2) permits the State to impose reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech and expression on grounds including defamation, decency or morality, and incitement to an offence. All three listed grounds - defamation, decency or morality, and incitement to an offence - are constitutional grounds for restriction, so 1, 2 and 3 all apply.