A report by the Free Speech Collective documented 14,875 free speech violations in India during 2025, including nine killings, 117 arrests, and over 11,000 instances of internet censorship. This data contrasts with India's economic rise, surpassing Japan to become the fourth-largest economy. The report highlights concerns about the interpretation and application of Article 19 of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech but allows for 'reasonable restrictions' on grounds like public order, raising questions about who defines these limits.