Polity Lecture - Fundamental Rights Part-7: Article 19 (1) (c)

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Which of the following rights is guaranteed by Article 19 (1) (c)?

Right to religious freedom
Right to form associations (correct)
Right to property ownership
Right to freedom of speech

Why did the Supreme Court rule that 'Bandh' is illegal?

It promotes peaceful protests
It interferes with freedom of movement and right to life (correct)
It protects workers' rights
It allows for democratic expression

Is 'Hartal' considered illegal?

Yes, because it disrupts public transport
No, because it does not involve forceful elements (correct)
Yes, because it involves forceful elements
No, because it is a peaceful protest

Why are military and police forces restricted from forming trade unions?

To prevent strikes and disruptions in essential services (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which Act allows Parliament to deny the right to form political associations in military and police forces?

Army Act, Air Force Act, Navy Act, Police Act (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 19 (1) (d) guarantee according to the text?

Right to freedom of movement throughout India (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 20 (1), when must an act be declared a criminal act?

At the time of its commissioning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 20 (2) prohibit the State from practicing?

Double jeopardy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a civil servant being dismissed based on a criminal conviction not considered double jeopardy under Article 20 (2)?

The department is not a court of law (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 20 (3) prohibit the State from compelling individuals to do?

Provide self-incriminatory evidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which provision in Article 20 protects individuals from the might and oppression of the State?

Article 20 (3) (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 20, what is the significance of declaring an act as a criminal act at the time of commissioning?

Prevents retrospective criminalization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'freely' in the context of Article 19?

It emphasizes the right to move without any restrictions. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances can Article 19 (1) (d) be restricted?

Security of the country, maintenance of public order, morality and decency. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Article 19 (1) (e) relate to Article 19 (1) (d)?

It guarantees the right to residence and settlement as a continuation of the right to move freely. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of qualifications can states impose on the right to avocation under Article 19 (1) (g)?

Educational qualifications, physical fitness, mental capacity, loyalty to the State. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a reasonable restriction be imposed on a trade or business according to the text?

In the public interest. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 20 provide protection against?

Enacting criminal legislation after the fact. (A) Signup and view all the answers