Tanmai KhannaAIR 61 · CSE 2022 · 136 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a constitutional or legal provision
The right to freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed by the constitution under Article 19.
However, lately certain actions have begun corroding this right:
Body · points
→ Sedition (IPC 124A) is an archaic law that is now used to punish even genuine criticism of the government in certain cases.
→ In the parliament, the Anti Defection law has taken away an MP's right to express their opinion about a matter and can only toe the party line.
→ Dissent must be encouraged in classrooms and colleges instead of suppressing it. CJI Patanjali Sastri calls it the foundation of public institutions.
Close · a way forward
Without this right, essential institutions like the Parliament, educational institutions and society in general, is not able to discuss, debate and evolve.
Therefore, this right must be protected fiercely by the government as well as the judiciary.