Right To Freedom

Freedom is the basic characteristic of a true democracy. Our Constitution guarantees to the citizens of India a set of six freedoms described as the “Right to Freedom”.

Right to Freedom

The Constitution guarantees the following six  fundamental Freedoms:

(i) Freedom of speech and expression.

(ii) Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms.

(iii) Freedom to form associations or unions.

(iv) Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India

(v) Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.

(vi) Freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.

(I) Freedom of Speech And Expression

It is an important freedom. This freedom ensures free and frank speech, discussion and exchange of opinions. It includes the freedom of the press. However these freedom like freedom of speech and expression are not absolute. The state is empowered to impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of this right in the interest of security of the state, ethipublic order, morality etc.

freedom of speech and expression are not absolute. The state is empowered to impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of this right in the interest of security of the state, public order, morality etc.source