Question
Download Solution PDFWhich Article of the Constitution of India grants citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression, freedom of assembly and freedom to practice any profession?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe Correct answer is Article 19.
Key Points
- Article 19 of the Constitution of India provides for the protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.
- It guarantees the citizens of India the right to freedom of speech and expression.
- It also includes the freedom to assemble peacefully without arms.
- Additionally, it encompasses the freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business.
- These freedoms are subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by the state in the interests of 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 offense.
Additional Information
- Article 17
- Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability.
- It forbids its practice in any form.
- The enforcement of any disability arising out of untouchability shall be an offense punishable in accordance with the law.
- Article 18
- Article 18 of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of titles.
- It prohibits the state from conferring any titles, except military and academic distinctions.
- It also forbids Indian citizens from accepting any titles from a foreign state.
- Article 25
- Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion.
- This freedom is subject to public order, morality, and health.
- It also provides for the state to regulate or restrict any economic, financial, political, or other secular activity associated with religious practice.
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