भाषण व मतप्रदर्शनाच्या स्वातंत्र्यावर कोणत्या कारणासाठी प्रसंगी मर्यादा घालणे अपरिहार्य ठरले ?
(a) राज्याच्या सुरक्षिततेसाठी
(b) आणिबाणीच्या अंमलबजावणीसाठी
(c) सार्वजनिक सुव्यवस्था, सभ्यता, नितीमत्ता यासाठी
(d) सार्वजनिक निवडणूका काटेकोर व निःपक्षपातीपणे पार पाडण्यासाठी
पर्यायी उत्तरे :

The correct answer is Option C ((a), (b) and (c) statements are correct.).

Key Points:
• Restrictions on Freedom of Speech and Expression:
• Article 19(2) Grounds: Under Article 19(2) of the Constitution, reasonable restrictions on the Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19(1)(a)) can be imposed on eight specific grounds:
• 1. Sovereignty and integrity of India
• 2. Security of the State (a)
• 3. Friendly relations with foreign States
• 4. Public order (c)
• 5. Decency or morality (c)
• 6. Contempt of court
• 7. Defamation
• 8. Incitement to an offence
• Emergency Provisions (b): Under Article 358, during an external emergency under Article 352, the freedoms under Article 19 are automatically suspended, directly limiting speech and expression.
• Official Answer Key: Evaluates (a), (b), and (c) as the valid constitutional grounds justifying limits on freedom of speech and expression.
• Key Takeaway: Article 19(2) allows reasonable restrictions on speech for state security, public order, and morality.