Which Fundamental Right, specifically protecting the Freedom of Speech and Expression, is recorded under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution?
Right to Freedom
Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution falls under the broader Fundamental Right to Freedom, guaranteed by Articles 19 to 22.
Specifically, Article 19(1)(a) guarantees to every citizen the freedom of speech and expression, allowing individuals to express their views and opinions freely, subject to reasonable restrictions.
Right to Education (Article 21A) concerns free and compulsory education, Right to Equality (Articles 14-18) concerns non-discrimination, and Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24) concerns prohibition of forced labour and child labour, none of which cover speech and expression.
Therefore, the Fundamental Right recorded under Article 19(1)(a) is the Right to Freedom.
Important Questions from Constitutional Bodies
Consider the following events :
1. Establishment of the Planning Commission
2. Formation of the National Development Council (NDC)
3. Approval of the First Five-Year Plan by the NDC
4. Constitution of the National Planning Committee
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the above events?
- Who among the following is the Chairperson of the Goods and Services Tax Council?
Which one of the following statements about the Attorney General of India is not correct ?
Consider the following statements about Attorney-General in India:
1. She/he is the first law officer of the Government of India
2. She/he has a right to speak in any House of Parliament without any right to vote
3. She/he is appointed by the President of India
4. She/he is a whole-time counsel for the Government in the court of law
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements relating to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is/are correct?
1. The CAG can attend the sittings of the Committee on Public Accounts.
2. The CAG can attend the sittings of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
3. The jurisdiction of CAG is co-extensive with the powers of the Union Government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
