EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Freedom of Speech-Article 19(1)(a) The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression to all citizens. It is enshrined in Article 19(1)(a).

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1976, in the Raj Narain vs the State of Uttar Pradesh case, the Supreme Court ruled that Right to information will be treated as a fundamental right under article 19. The Supreme Court held that in Indian democracy, people are the masters and they have the right to know about the working of the government.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Constitution of India provides the right of freedom, given in article 19 with the view of guaranteeing individual rights that were considered vital by the framers of the constitution. The right to freedom in Article 19 guarantees the freedom of speech and expression, as one of its six freedoms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Article 19 protects only the right to move inside the country. The second dimension is dealt with by Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty). Statement 1 is incorrect: The right to strike is not a fundamental right under Article 19.