• Simran Yasmin

Article 19(1) of the Constitution of India recognises the right to freedom of speech and expression as one of the basic rights that every citizen is entitled. Yet, this right is not unlimited, and reasonable limits may be put on it in order to protect the sovereignty and integrity of India, public order, decency, morality, contempt of court, defamation, and incitement to commit an offence. The right to freedom of speech and expression in modern India has been the topic of a great deal of controversy and has been the subject of countless arguments. The proliferation of social media and the internet has opened up new doors for people to express their right to free speech, but it has also ushered in a new era of controversies, including instances of online harassment and hate speech, as well as false news. The Indian court has been instrumental in shaping the boundaries of free speech in the nation throughout the course of its history. The freedom to disagree with and criticize one's government has been protected by the courts, but at the same time, the courts have acknowledged the significance of preserving the cohesion of communities and safeguarding the dignity of both people and groups. It is essential for people, civil society groups, and the government to collaborate in order to guarantee the protection of the right to free speech and expression while simultaneously tackling the problems brought by the contemporary world. Free speech is a freedom that should be used by individuals, but they should do so in a responsible manner, without resorting to hate speech or inciting others to violence. The promotion of media literacy and the cultivation of awareness about the proper use of social media should be a focus for organizations that are part of civil society. It is the responsibility of the government to ensure that any limits on free speech that are deemed fair are appropriately tailored to accomplish the aims for which they were created, and that these restrictions are not used as a way of silencing dissent or criticism.

Freedom of speech and expression, Human rights, Constitution of India, Media, protest, amendment, Government, Laws, Constituent Assembly, sedition, Hate Speech.

" CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FREE SPEECH UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA : A CONTEMPORARY OUTLOOK", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.n617-n641, May-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305D86.pdf

" CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FREE SPEECH UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA : A CONTEMPORARY OUTLOOK", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no. ppn617-n641, May-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305D86.pdf