Which one of the following statements is *not* correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”The freedom of speech and expression includes freedom of press.” option2=”The freedoms under Article 19 of the Constitution of India can be claimed *only* by citizens.” option3=”The right to equality under Article 14 can be claimed only by a citizen.” option4=”The right to life and personal liberty can be claimed by any person.” correct=”option3″]

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Option C is not correct. The right to equality under Article 14 (“The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India”) is available to *any person*, which includes both citizens and non-citizens.

Not all fundamental rights are available to all persons. Some rights are available only to citizens, while others are available to any person (citizens and foreigners).

Option A is correct; the Supreme Court has held that the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) includes the freedom of the press. Option B is correct; the six freedoms listed in Article 19(1) (speech & expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, profession) are guaranteed only to citizens. Option D is correct; the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 is available to any person within the territory of India, regardless of citizenship.

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