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Which restrictions have been placed on Fundamental Rights?
A
When the Proclamation of National Emergency is in operation the freedoms are automatically suspended
B
States are allowed to impose certain reasonable restrictions for certain purposes
C
Fundamental Rights are absolute
D
Only A and B are correct
Correct Answer:
D
Only A and B are correct
- The fundamental right in India is not absolute, they come with certain restrictions as per the circumstances mentioned in the Constitution of India.
- Under National Emergency proclaimed under Article 352 certain Fundamental Rights, most notably those under Article 19 of the Constitution of India are automatically suspended.
- It also permits the State to put reasonable restrictions on some rights for public order, public safety, morality and sovereignty of the nation.
- Many countries have limitations that are placed on Freedom of Speech under international law.
- These restrictions exist with the purpose of preserving society and national interests in a way that individual freedom will not destroy these elements.
- Thus, even the emergency suspension as well as reasonable restrictions of Fundamental Rights by the state are tissue on them.