The Constitution of India guarantees 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?
1 Defamation
2. Decency or morality
3. Incitement to an offence
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2021
– All three of these grounds are expressly mentioned in Article 19(2) as valid reasons for the state to impose reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression.
– The reasonableness of the restrictions is subject to judicial review.