Freedom of speech vs reasonable restrictions under Article 19.
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| Freedom of speech vs reasonable restrictions |
- Article 19(1)(a) guarantees that all the citizens have the right to freedom of speech and expression. This right is available only to the citizens of India and not available to any person who is not a citizen of India i.e. foreign nationals.
- No freedom can be absolute or completely unrestricted.
- Article 19(2) specifies the grounds to which reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression can be imposed under Article 19(2) reasonable restrictions can be imposed on freedom of speech and expression on the following ground:
1. In the interest of the security of State.
2. for the maintenance of good relations between India and foreign State.
3. Public order which is more than the ordinary maintenance of law and order and also includes public peace, safety and tranquillity.
4. Decency or Morality
5. Contempt of Court
6. Defamation or Incitement to an offence
7. Sovereignty and Integrity of India