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Indian Polity Fundamental Rights

Consider the following statements:
1. Article 19(2) provides defamation as a restriction to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
2. Right to reputation is a part of right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. Select the correct answer using the code given below

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Explanation:

Both statements are correct
. Article 19(1) (a) gives to each and every citizen right to freedom of speech and expression.
Article 19(2) provides restrictions to the freedom of speech and expression.
Defamation is one of the restrictions. The Supreme Court in the case of Subramanian Swami v. Union of India recognized right to reputation as a right under right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution