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Which Constitutional Amendment Act added "Public Order" as a ground for reasonable restriction on the Freedom of Speech and Expression?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 7th Amendment Act, 1956
  2. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
  3. 44th Amendment Act, 1978
  4. 1st Amendment Act, 1951

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1st Amendment Act, 1951

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) 1st Amendment Act, 1951 šŸ“š Explanation: The 1st Amendment Act of 1951 introduced three additional grounds for imposing reasonable restrictions on the Freedom of Speech and Expression. These grounds included Public Order, Friendly Relations with Foreign States, and incitement to an offence. The amendment also clarified that these restrictions were justiciable in nature, meaning they could be challenged in a court of law. This was a significant step in balancing individual liberties with the needs of the state to maintain social stability.