Discussion
Consider the following statements and choose the correct option regarding their falsity/truth (respectively).
1. The term untouchability is defined under Article 18 of the Constitution.
2. According to the Supreme Court, Freedom of Press is an integral part of Art. 19 of the Constitution
3. According to the Supreme Court, Right to sleep is an integral part of Art. 21 of the Constitution
Code: 1 2 3
Answer: D
The statements are False, True, True.
1. False: Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice, but the Constitution nowhere defines the term, and Article 18 is about the abolition of titles.
2. True: the Supreme Court has held freedom of the press to be part of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a), for instance in Romesh Thappar (1950) and Indian Express Newspapers (1985).
3. True: in the Ramlila Maidan case (2012) the Court held that the right to sleep is part of the right to life under Article 21.
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