SHORT ANSWER:
Indian courts balance privacy and reputation against free speech by applying the principles of Article 19(1)(a) and Article 21 of the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the right to free speech and expression.
- Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, which includes the right to privacy.
- Courts assess whether the speech is in the public interest and if it infringes on an individual's privacy or reputation.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a social media post violates privacy or defames an individual, it may lead to civil or criminal liability under defamation laws.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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