Question
Article 19(1)(a) provides: “All citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression.” Consider: (1) This freedom is available only to citizens. (2) Article 19(2) permits the State to impose “reasonable restrictions” in the interests of sovereignty, integrity, security of the State, public order, decency or morality. (3) Restrictions under Article 19(2) can be imposed by administrative orders. (4) Restrictions must be by “law” as mentioned in Article 19(2). Which statements are correct?Â
Solution
Statement (3) is incorrect — restrictions must be imposed by “law,” not executive order. All others are correct.
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