Haryana Judicial Service (Civil Judge) Prelims 2010 Previous Year Question Papers with MCQ Answers

The correct option is A: Article 19.

This article guarantees the citizens of India freedom of speech and expression, which includes the freedom of the press. The press is considered as the fourth pillar of democracy and it plays a vital role in informing the public and shaping public opinion.

However, the freedom of the press is not absolute and is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19 (2) on grounds such as sovereignty and integrity of the state, security of the state, public order, decency or morality, contempt of court, defamation, friendly relations with foreign states, and incitement to an offence.