JKPSC KAS 2023 · Question 41 of 100

Consider the following Statements. Statement I: Defamation is a reasonable restriction on the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a). Statement II: The right to reputation is the inherent right under Article 19. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

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ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.Correct
DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

Answer: C. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.

Explanation

Defamation is an express reasonable restriction under Article 19(2) (Statement I correct). The right to reputation flows from Article 21 (life and personal liberty), not Article 19 (Statement II incorrect).

Source: JKPSC KAS Prelims 2023 (Set A) via TheExamPillar

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