Freedom and Restrictions in Indian Constitution

Study Notes

Every citizen has the right to express themselves freely through words, writing, printing, pictures, or any other medium.
Citizens have the right to assemble peacefully and hold meetings without carrying arms.
Individuals can form groups, associations, or unions, including political parties, trade unions, and societies.
Citizens have the right to travel and reside in any part of the country.
Citizens have the right to choose their place of residence and settle anywhere within the country.
Every citizen can choose their profession, occupation, trade, or business, subject to reasonable restrictions.

Reasonable restrictions can be imposed on freedoms to maintain public order, morality, and the sovereignty and integrity of India.
Restrictions can be imposed on freedom of speech and expression in the interests of sovereignty and integrity of India, 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.
Restrictions can be imposed on freedom to assemble peacefully in the interests of public order and the sovereignty and integrity of India.
Restrictions can be imposed on freedom to form associations or unions in the interests of public order, morality, and the sovereignty and integrity of India.
Restrictions can be imposed on freedom to move freely and reside and settle in any part of India in the interests of the general public or for the protection of the interests of any Scheduled Tribe.
Reasonable restrictions can be imposed on freedom to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business in the interests of the general public, including the requirement for professional or technical qualifications.