Censorship of the press is–
Prohibited by the Constitution
Incorrect AnswerJudged by test of reasonableness
Correct AnswerRestriction on freedom of the press mentioned in Article19
Incorrect AnswerSpecified in Article 31 of the Indian Constitution
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Censorship of the press is Judged by test of reasonableness
Censorship of the press has to be judged by the test of reasonableness. Clause (2) of Article 19 of the Indian constitution governs censorship of press under free speech category. It enables the legislature to impose certain restrictions on free speech only under following heads:
I. Security of the State
II. Friendly relations with foreign States
III. Public order
IV. Decency and morality
V. Contempt of court
VI. Defamation
VII. Incitement to an offence
VIII. Sovereignty and integrity of India
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