[easternmonk]

The first Amendment of Indian Constitution and American constitution talks about Freedom of Expression. However in American case it gives that right to individuals ensuring that state will never curtail it where as in case of India it puts "reasonable restrictions" on freedom of expression and right to property.

[pyre]

Apparently protecting politicians and the rich from claims of corruption qualifies as a "reasonable restriction" on freedom of expression.

[ The idea that poor people deserve to be able to speak their mind without going to jail is just a 'quaint American ideal.' ]