Assertion (A): State can impose reasonable restriction on the exercise of…
2023
Assertion (A): State can impose reasonable restriction on the exercise of right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. Reason (R): Reasonable restriction cannot be imposed on right to freedom of speech and expression in relation to contempt of court.
- A.
(A) is correct but (R) is wrong
- B.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) explains (A)
- C.
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain (A)
- D.
Both (A) and (R) are wrong
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Correct answer: A
Assertion (A) is correct because Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution explicitly allows the State to impose reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression on several grounds, including: Contempt of court
Defamation
Public order
Security of the state, etc.
Reason (R) is incorrect because it states the opposite of the constitutional fact. In reality, reasonable restriction can be imposed in relation to contempt of court.