Multiple choice

Which of the following is considered the most controversial fundamental right?

  1. Freedom of speech and expression

  2. Freedom to form associations

  3. Right to freedom of religion

  4. Right to equality

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Explanation

Correct answer is (1). 

Right of freedom of expression, given its wide ambit, was one of the most controversial rights. To ensure its applicability in positive direction, Dr. Ambedkar explicitly stated that any publication or utterance of slanderous, seditious, obscene or defamatory matter shall be against the law and the right shall issue no defence.