C.P. No. 3506/2020 16 and other factors. It is essential for the Councils of Complaints to promote tolerance and inclusivity, as this is crucial for fostering peace, understanding and social cohesion in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. 25. It is also important to underline that freedom of expression is an effective and a powerful fundamental rights as it gives voice to other freedoms and rights i.e. freedom of thought, right to life, liberty and dignity. Freedom of expression helps actualize other fundamental rights, hence its prominence and importance is easily distinguished in the cluster of fundamental rights. However, while freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, it is not absolute and can be subject to certain limitations. These limitations are usually put in place to balance the rights of individuals with the broader interests of society, public order, and national security. Some common limitations on freedom of expression include: (i) laws against defamation (libel and slander), which are in place to protect individuals' reputations from false and damaging statements; (ii) laws against hate speech, which is a speech that incites violence, discrimination or hostility towards a particular individual or group based on attributes such as race, religion, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. Such laws aim to protect targeted groups from harm and promote social harmony; (iii) laws against obscenity and pornography to protect public morality and decency; (iv) laws to protect national security, public order or public safety. In times of emergency or crisis, governments may impose temporary limitations on freedom of expression to maintain public order, protect national security or prevent the spread of misinformation; and (v) laws to protect personal privacy. Such laws may restrict the disclosure of certain information, such as medical records or personal correspondence, to protect individuals' right to privacy. It is important to note that these limitations should be necessary, proportionate and clearly defined by law to avoid abuse or infringement on fundamental freedoms. In democratic societies, the courts often play a crucial role in interpreting and determining the appropriate balance between freedom of expression and these limitations. 26. The fundamental point that needs to be noted in this regard is that the exhibition of any kind of works of art and literature, which includes plays and dramas broadcasted on electronic media, is a part of the fundamental right to freedom of expression guaranteed by Article 19 of