Article 19 provides the six freedoms of:
Speech and expression; Assemble
peacefully and without arms; Form associations or unions; Move freely
throughout the territory of India; Reside and settle in any part of the
territory of India; and Practise any profession,
or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
State can impose restrictions on the
freedom of speech in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India,
the security of the state, friendly relations with foreign States, public
order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of Court, defamation or
incitement to an offence.
Restrictions can be imposed on the
right to form associations is the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of
India or public order or morality. Restrictions can also be imposed on freedom
of movement and reside and settle in the interests of the general public or for
the protection of the interests of any Scheduled Tribe.
