The issues framed in this case are as follows:

1. Whether the grounds specified in Article 19(2) of the Constitution, which list the permissible restrictions on the right to free speech, are exhaustive, or whether restrictions can be imposed on grounds not enumerated therein by invoking other fundamental rights (!) (!) .

2. Whether a fundamental right under Article 19 or 21 can be claimed or enforced against persons other than the State or its instrumentalities, i.e., whether such rights have a horizontal effect in relations between private individuals or entities (!) (!) .

3. Whether the State has an affirmative constitutional duty to protect the rights of citizens under Article 21, even against threats or acts by private individuals or agencies, especially when inaction could result in deprivation of life or personal liberty (!) (!) .

4. Whether statements made by public functionaries, such as Ministers, can be vicariously attributed to the Government when they reflect the official stance or are made in official capacity, and whether such statements alone constitute a violation of constitutional rights or a constitutional tort (!) (!) .

5. Whether a statement by a Minister, even if inconsistent with constitutional rights, automatically amounts to a violation or constitutional tort, or whether it only does so if it results in acts or omissions causing harm or loss to others (!) (!) .

6. Whether the principle of collective responsibility of Ministers extends to vicarious liability for individual statements or acts that are not officially endorsed or reflect the Government’s position (!) (!) .

7. Whether there is a need for a comprehensive legal framework to define and address acts or omissions constituting constitutional torts, and whether courts can develop remedies on a case-by-case basis in the absence of such legislation (!) (!) .

8. Whether fundamental rights, such as the right to life and personal liberty, are inalienable rights that pre-exist the Constitution and are not solely created or confined by it, and how they are to be protected against violations by both State and private actors (!) (!) .

9. Whether fundamental rights under Part III are primarily enforceable against the State, and the extent to which similar rights may operate horizontally between private individuals or entities, with appropriate remedies available under other legal avenues (!) [p_113_].

10. Whether privacy is a fundamental right, its scope, and its importance as an aspect of human dignity and personal autonomy, as well as how it should be balanced with other rights and societal interests (!) [p_112_].

These issues collectively cover the scope, limitations, enforceability, and scope of fundamental rights, including free speech, privacy, and the responsibilities of the State and private actors.