SHORT ANSWER:
Indian courts determine the justification for imposing restrictions based on the Constitution of India, particularly Article 19.
DETAILS:
- Article 19(1) guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession.
- Article 19(2) allows the state to impose reasonable restrictions on these rights in the interest of sovereignty, integrity, security of the state, public order, decency, morality, and other specified grounds.
- Courts apply the "test of reasonableness" to assess if the restrictions are justified.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If restrictions are found unreasonable, they may be struck down by the courts.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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