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Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19(1)(a))
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About — Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19(1)(a))
Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to freely speak, write and disseminate ideas, subject only to reasonable restrictions. It forms the cornerstone of democratic discourse, enabling public criticism of government and fostering social change. As an illustration, the Supreme Court upheld the newspaper *The Hindu*’s right to publish investigative reports on corruption, rejecting prior restraint.