Dehradun, Jan. 19 -- Democracy needs freedom of speech to survive and progress. Implicit in this is creative freedom, as expressed in art, literature, cinema, etc. Naturally, one also has the right to be offended - something that a certain narrative ignores. Differences are expected to be resolved through discussion and debate. Where it is believed that articulation of belief, opinion or even fact is defamatory or has caused material harm, there is recourse to the courts, which decide according to the law. As such, there is need of laws that lay down the line on what is permissible. Remember, freedom of speech in the Indian Constitution is subject to 'reasonable restraints'. For example, spilling national secrets that could threaten nationa...