Vinamra Vichhotiya, National Law University, Odisha
INTRODUCTION
The right to speech is one of the fundamental rights of Indian citizens. This means that every person who is a citizen of India has the right to express his thoughts freely, without any fear. Speech and expression are an important component of democracy. There are also some reasonable restrictions on this right because any power given in excess, without any limit, may be used in a manner which it should not be.
The Indian Constitution's Article 19(1)(a) deals with the freedom of speech and expression. The right to free speech and expression for all Indian people is ascribed by this article. The basis of this Article can be found in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, which states, “where a solemn resolve is made to secure to all its citizen, their liberty of thought and expression.” There are certain reasonable restrictions placed on the exercise of this freedom, nevertheless, under article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution.
