Which of the following is NOT a correct statement with respect to Freedom of speech and expression in India?
Q. Which of the following is NOT a correct statement with respect to Freedom of speech and expression in India?
Answer: It can not be curtailed by legislation
Notes: Since this right is not absolute, it can be curtailed by legislation by parliament. During emergency, Article 19 is eclipsed by the superior right of the State to enact laws abrogating freedoms of a citizen (under Article 358). The suspension of Article 19 continues so long as the proclamation of such emergency is in operation1 and automatically revives when the proclamation cases to operate.

 

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