Consider the following statements:1.Political parties are statutory bodies.2.The RTI Act was designed for transparency in government functions.3.Freedom of speech and expression and freedom of trade and commerce through the medium of the internet are constitutionally protected rights under Articles 19(1)(a) and Articles 19(1)(g). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Political parties are statutory bodies.
2.The RTI Act was designed for transparency in government functions.
3.Freedom of speech and expression and freedom of trade and commerce through the medium of the internet are constitutionally protected rights under Articles 19(1)(a) and Articles 19(1)(g).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Political parties are formed voluntarily and are not statutory bodies. Their public engagement is by choice, not by law.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. The RTI Act was designed for transparency in government functions. The SC has held that freedom of speech and expression and freedom of trade and commerce through the medium of the internet are constitutionally protected rights under Articles 19(1)(a) and Articles 19(1)(g).

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