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Indian Polity Fundamental Rights

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Freedom of speech under the Indian Constitution is subject to reasonable restrictions on the grounds of protection of

1. sovereignty and integrity of the country

2. the dignity of the office of the Prime Minister

3. the dignity of the Council of Ministers

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2

1 and 3

1 only

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Explanation:

Under Indian law, the freedom of speech and of the press do not confer an absolute right to express one's thoughts freely.Clause (2) of Article 19 of the Indian constitution enables the legislature to impose certain restrictions on free speech 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, and
VIII. sovereignty and integrity of India.