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Discuss the significance of the First Constitutional Amendment in shaping India’s framework of freedom of speech. Examine its long-term implications.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments. Q4. Discuss the significance of the First Constitutional Amendment in shaping India’s framework of freedom of speech. Examine its long-term implications. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The 75th anniversary of the First Constitutional Amendment (1951) has revived debates on freedom of speech, …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15 December 2025

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15 December 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …

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Courts as Guardians, Not Regulators: Preserving Free Speech in India

Source:  TH Subject:  Polity Context: Recent observations by the Supreme Court in Ranveer Allahbadia vs Union of India (2025), suggesting new regulatory mechanisms for online content, have triggered debate on whether courts should protect free speech or inadvertently regulate it. About Courts as Guardians, Not Regulators: Preserving Free Speech in India What is Free Speech? …

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Judicial attempts to draw a line between free speech and hurtful speech risk expanding Article 19(2) beyond its scope. Critically analyse with case laws.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. Judicial attempts to draw a line between free speech and hurtful speech risk expanding Article 19(2) beyond its scope. Critically analyse with case laws. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Recent Supreme Court hearings on comedians and …

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SC: Critical views on government policies not anti-establishment

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure   Source: TH Context: The SC set aside the Centre’s order refusing to grant the renewal of the broadcast licence to a Malayalam news channel (Media One).   Background: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting refused to renew the broadcast …

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