Which of the following are the grounds on which state can impose reasonable restrictions on th...........

Indian Polity Fundamental Rights

Which of the following are the grounds on which state can impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of freedom of speech and expression?

1. Public order

2. Protection of interest of scheduled tribes

3. Defamation

4. Incitement to an offence

Choose the correct option

1 Only

1, 3 and 4 only

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

Under Indian law, the freedom of speech and of the press does 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.