Question

Our constitution have given us the right to freedom but we are not free to do everything we want to do. Why do you think society or law restricts us from doing certain (bad) things? Write few paragraph.

Answer 1

Article 19 of the constitution of India grants certain rights to its citizen which forms the basic fundamentals of the constitution and any laws made in contradiction of it will be null and void. Freedom of expression is stated in article 19(1) which states it as –

1) All citizens shall have the right

• to freedom of speech and expression;

• to assemble peaceably and without arms;

• to form associations or unions;

• to move freely throughout the territory of India;

• to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India; and omitted

• to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business

provided that these rights shall not disturb the peace of society or disobey the laws of government.(Article 19(2))

Any speech or expression which is or becomes a threat to the sovereignty and integrity of India or challenges it can be restricted under such an exception by reasonable measures and precautions. No one has the right to rupture the laws to hamper the sovereignty and integrity of the nation

All the grounds of exception mentioned in article 19(2) of the Indian constitution shows that they are for public interest and public benefit and no rights can be misused by the evil minds of persons who are a stain to the society. The freedom of expression and freedom of access to information is an absolute right but certain misconducts and loopholes needs to be balanced to avoid misemploy. It is vital to spread the awareness to develop the right of freedom of speech and expression in the society.