SHORT ANSWER:
The intersection of free speech in India is primarily governed by Article 19 of the Constitution of India and various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
DETAILS:
- Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression.
- Article 19(2) provides reasonable restrictions on this right in the interests of sovereignty, integrity, security of the state, public order, decency, or morality.
- IPC sections such as 124A (sedition), 153A (promoting enmity), and 295A (deliberate and malicious acts) impose restrictions on free speech.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violation of these provisions can lead to imprisonment, fines, or both, depending on the specific section of the IPC invoked.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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