Right to dissent

Why it matters

• Acts as a safety valve for societal grievances, preventing the accumulation of public frustration.
• Promotes administrative accountability by highlighting flaws in policy implementation and governance.
• Essential for the protection of constitutional freedoms, particularly the freedom of speech and expression.
• Facilitates the evolution of public policy through rigorous debate and the consideration of alternative viewpoints.

How it is asked

Focus on the intersection of Article 19(1)(a) with reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2), the role of dissent in a vibrant democracy, and the distinction between legitimate critique of state action versus activities that threaten national integrity.