Vinamra Vichhotiya, National Law University, Odisha
ABSTRACT
The uninhibited exchange of ideas through an open forum is a key component of a free society. The freedom to communicate one's thoughts freely, especially without fear of retaliation, is essential to the growth of a nation and, eventually, a state. This is one of the most significant fundamental liberties that is unaffected by state interference or control. The most common type of liberty is thought to be the freedom of speech. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution protects people's right to free speech, and Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees this right to everyone in India. However, Article 19(2) specifies the conditions in which this authority may be exercised, showing that it is not an unqualified right. According to Article 19(2), this right to free speech is limited to reasonable restrictions for a specific work. This article talks about freedom of speech and expression, article 19(1)(a), article 19(2), Munawar Faruqui case and some relevant cases in respect to this topic.
