Marshall wrote: Freedom of Speech or expression is not absolute. It is restricted and contained by the conditions around us. That is why Tendulkar and Gavaskar cannot speak freely on certain issues in Bombay. That is why Karan Johar, Amitabh Bachhan, Shah Rukh Khan and other artistes have to obtain 'clearances' even after receiving the Censor's certificate before their films can be shown.
Response: Yet again, Marshall shows his true colours.In his philosophical arguments, only example he cas find is that of Shivsena and MNS. Why does he find it so difficult to condemn the violence unleashed against Culvert in Colva or the treatment meted out to Tasleema Nasreen. Is he himself a religious extremist, a wolfe in sheep's clothing? About freedom of expression: It should be exercised with responsibility. Anil Desai
