‘Freedom of Speech and Expression’ as a Fundamental Right in India and the Test of Constitutional Regulations: The Constitutional Perspective

Indian Bar Review, Volume XLIII (2) 2016, pp. 87-110.

22 Pages Posted: 25 Aug 2016

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Aqa Raza

Jindal Global Law School | O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, India

Date Written: November 24, 2015

Abstract

The researcher in this paper seeks to analyze the concept of the freedom of speech and expression as a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution of India with an emphasis on the test of the constitutional regulation. This paper has been divided into Eight parts. Part I introduces introductory outline of the work. Part II covers the importance of freedom of speech and expression. Part III covers the Constituent Assembly Debate on Article 13 (corresponding to Article 19 of the present Constitution) held on Wednesday, December 1, 1948. Part IV deals with constitutional protection of freedom of speech and expression. Part V covers the scope of freedom of speech and expression. Part VI covers the constitutional regulation of freedom of expression. Part VII deals with the test of constitutional regulations, and ends with the concluding word under Part VIII.

Keywords: Freedom of speech and expression, Article 19(1)(a), Indian Constitution, Test, Constitutional regulations, Fundamental right, Constituent Assembly Debate.

Suggested Citation

Raza, Aqa, ‘Freedom of Speech and Expression’ as a Fundamental Right in India and the Test of Constitutional Regulations: The Constitutional Perspective (November 24, 2015). Indian Bar Review, Volume XLIII (2) 2016, pp. 87-110., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2827985

Aqa Raza (Contact Author)

Jindal Global Law School | O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, India ( email )

Sonipat Narela Road, Near Jagdishpur Village
Sonipat, Haryana 131001
India

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