Article 19
Article 19 has 6 freedoms in it. These are :
1. Freedom of speech and expression – The state offers freedom of speech and expression to each and every person of India. However, the state can still impose some restrictions on it when it comes to security and sovereignty of our nation, integrity, public order and maintaining relations with other Nations.
2. Freedom to assemble – The state allows people to assemble peacefully without any sort of arms. Yet, the above given restrictions can still be imposed in case of already mentioned circumstances.
3. Freedom to form associations/unions/cooperatives – As already mentioned circumstances, the state can impose d restrictions on the fundamental right as well. This article allows workers to form trade unions making it a fundamental right.
a. The Police Force (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1966 does not allow members of the police Force 2 form Trade unions.
b. As per the constitution the Parliament can pass a law that restrict army and intelligence personal and people working in communication sector the right to form political Association.
4. Freedom to move freely – An Indian citizen can move without any restrictions throughout the territory of India. Yet, restrictions can be put on this freedom also regarding publbic order, security and protecting the rights and interests of the schedule tribes.
5. Freedom of residence – Indian citizens can have residence in any part of Indian territory. Restrictions can be imposed on this freedom as well on the above mentioned grounds.
6. Freedom of profession – Each and every citizen can pursue profession or occupation or trade of their choice. The only condition that applies should not be illegal or Immoral in our country. The state can form loss specifying specific professional and Technical qualifications needed for some particular occupation or trade.
Right to Freedom – [Articles19 – 22]
Right to Freedom (Articles 19 – 22): Right to Freedom is guaranteed by the Indian constitution. The Right To Freedom safegurds a person’s the right to live and work freely, without any interference from the state. The Right To Freedom is it ensures that all people are treated equally under the constitution and will have the equal rights in the state. It also protects the citizens from being arbitrarily detained or imprisoned. The article includes freedom to live a life full of dignity, freedom of speech as well as expression, freedom to form associations and many more such freedoms. The right to freedom is mentioned in the following articles – Articles 19, 20, 21, 21A and 22 of the Constitution of India.
Table of Content
- Right to Freedom
- Fundamental Rights
- Article 19
- Article 20
- Article 21
- Article 21 A
- Article 22
- Preventive Detention
- Significance of the Right to Freedom
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