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The cornerstone of every democratic society in existence is freedom of speech. At its core, free speech is the ability to communicate openly and to receive information from others. It is regarded as the main requirement for autonomy. It is regarded as the "mother" of all other freedoms and one of the most important civil liberties that is shielded from restriction or repression by the government1. This fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) defines freedom of expression as a human right, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) states that the right to free speech is recognised under international human rights law. Since the right of freedom of expression is not unqualified, certain restrictions are placed on it under Article 19(2). Nevertheless, law is the only means of restricting the right to free expression. Within the scope of this freedom is the ability to publish, market, and spread information.