Introduction Eminent American jurist and judge Benjamin N. Cardozo remarked “Freedom of expression is the matrix, the indispensable condition, of nearly every form of freedom." It has been duly regarded that the freedom of speech is the first condition of liberty. Freedom of speech and expression means the right to express one's own convictions and opinions freely by words of mouth, writing, printing, pictures or any other mode. In modern times, it is widely accepted that the right to freedom of speech is the essence of a free society and it must be safeguarded at all times. The first principle of a free society is an untrammelled flow of words in an open forum. Liberty to express opinions and ideas without hindrance, and especially without fear of unjust punishment plays significant role in the development of that particular society and ultimately for that state. It is one of the most important fundamental liberties guara.......