Freedom of Speech under Constitution of India
Niteesh Kumar Upadhyay · Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research · 2019
The Indian Constitution grants varied fundamental freedoms to the citizens of India. Right to freedom is one of the most fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Indian Constitution. The right to freedom ensures rights for people to lead a life with dignity. It is the existence of these freedoms that brings meaning to democracy. Freedom is a state under which individuals can speak, act and seek pleasure without undue external restrictions. Freedom is crucial because it results in enhanced forms of imagination and original thought, increased productivity and a high standard of life overall. The right to freedom often propagates an individual in social and political life. Articles 19, 20, 21A and 22 consist of provisions concerning the right to freedom. Six freedoms are granted to any citizen in the country, as provided in Article 19.