Political Science · Political Institutions in India
By which Constitutional Amendment Act was the protection of freedom of expression withdrawn from those who advocate secession from the Union of India?
AThe Fourteenth Constitutional Amendment Act
BThe Sixteenth Constitutional Amendment Act ✓ Correct
CThe Eighteenth Constitutional Amendment Act
DThe Twentieth Constitutional Amendment Act
Correct answer: (B) The Sixteenth Constitutional Amendment Act — The Sixteenth Amendment made this change, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Sixteenth Amendment made this change, so that is the answer.
★It was enacted in 1963.
★It allowed the State to restrict freedom of speech for those who advocate secession.
★It was aimed at protecting the unity and integrity of India.
★It added 'sovereignty and integrity of India' as a ground for restriction.
★The other amendments did not make this change.
★Thus the answer is the Sixteenth Amendment Act.
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