- The question lists three potential restrictions: Defamation, Decency or morality, and Incitement to an offence. - 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 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:
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2021 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22), including Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21))
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