Question

Which among the following activities can be justified under the Freedom of Speech and Expression?

• A. An individual criticising the current government.
• B. People forming an organisation to fight pollution.
• C. A media report on corruption without evidence.
• D. An organisation destroying public property as an act of protest.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A An individual criticising the current government.
B People forming an organisation to fight pollution.

The Freedom of Speech and Expression is one of the six freedoms granted to an Indian citizen - it is the right to express opinions without unreasonable restrictions from the government.

We have the freedom to criticise the government. But this right cannot be misused to create violence against each other or the government. Spreading false information that damages another person’s reputation is another misuse of the Freedom of Expression.