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In the interest of consumers, Parliament enacted a legislation imposing certain restrictions on the press including page ceiling, price, and advertisements. In order to avoid any challenge to the legislation under Part III of the Constitution of India, the legislation was included in the Ninth Schedule to the Constitution. The legislation is

A. Invalid because the press should be left on its own without any restriction

B. Invalid because the matter relates to a subject which requires a state legislation

C. Invalid despite its inclusion in the Ninth Schedule as it violates the freedom of press which is a basic feature of the Constitution of India

D. Valid as it enjoys immunity under Article 31B of the Constitution of India

Answer: Option C


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