How is the censorship of the press judged?
Censorship of the press has to be judged by the test of reasonableness. Clause (2) of Article 19 of the Indian constitution governs censorship of press under free speech category. It enables the legislature to impose certain restrictions on free speech only under following heads: I. Security of the State II. Friendly relations with foreign States III. Public order IV. Decency and morality V. Contempt of court VI. Defamation VII. Incitement to an offence VIII. Sovereignty and integrity of India
