{"id":4922,"date":"2024-03-05T16:14:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T16:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=4922"},"modified":"2024-03-05T16:14:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T16:14:43","slug":"under-article-192-of-the-indian-constitution-which-of-the-following-cannot-be-a-ground-for-imposing-restrictions-on-the-freedom-of-speech-and-expression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/under-article-192-of-the-indian-constitution-which-of-the-following-cannot-be-a-ground-for-imposing-restrictions-on-the-freedom-of-speech-and-expression\/","title":{"rendered":"Under Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution, which of the following cannot be a ground for imposing restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a96f6e550885\">\r\n                          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Political reform.<\/p>\n<p>Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution states that &#8220;Nothing in sub-clause (a) of clause (1) shall affect the operation of any existing law, or prevent the State from making any law, in so far as such law imposes reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right conferred by the said sub-clause in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Supreme Court of India has interpreted this provision to mean that the State can impose restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression only if such restrictions are reasonable and are necessary in the interests <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span 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This is because the Supreme Court has held that the freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right that is essential for a healthy democracy. The Court has also held that the freedom of speech and expression includes the right to criticize the government and to advocate for <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> social, economic 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