Explain the Right to Freedom. What restrictions have been imposed with this right?
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Mention the six freedoms guaranteed under Articles 19 to 22 of Indian Constitution.
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Explain in brief the Right to Freedom given to Indian citizens.
The Right to Freedom is explained in the Articles 19 to 22. According to Article 19 the following six freedoms have been given to the Indian citizens by the Constitution of India:
1. Freedom of speech and expression: Every citizen has the right to express his ideas freely. This can be done in two ways i.e. byspeaking and by writing. But the following limitations are on the freedom:
(i) Security of the state.
(ii) Friendly relation with the foreign countries.
(iii) Morality and decency, and
(iv) Contempt of court.
2. Right to assemble: The citizens have the right to assemble, to express their ideas and to understand the views of others. But they can assemble only peacefully and without arms.
3. Right to form associations: Thecitizens have the right to form associations for safeguarding their rights or for recreation, such a right is essential for the sake of securing justice and equal opportunities.
4. Freedom of movement: The citizens of India have the freedom to move throughout India. But like other freedoms, restrictions may be imposed on the freedom as well in the interest of public order.
5. Freedom to reside anywhere inIndia: Every citizen has a right to reside in anypart of India. But like other freedom, restrictions may be put on this freedom also under certain special circumstances.
6. Freedom of profession: Every citizen has the freedom to choose his profession. He has also the right to change his profession according to his will. But the government is empowered to impose any restriction on this right, for the sake of public order.
According to the Article 20 of the Indian Constitution, every citizen has full protection of law. For safeguarding his freedoms, the following rights have also been guaranteed to the citizens:
1. No citizen can be punished without a breach of law.
2. More than necessary punishment cannot be given after the breach of law.
3. No one can be punished more than once for the same crime.
4. No one can be forced to be witnessed against his will.
5. No one can be deprived of his life or personal liberty except through the procedure established by law.
6. According to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, an arrested person will be supplied with the cause of his arrest as soon as possible and he will have the right to engage a counsel and to fight the case for his help.
7. According to the Article 22 of the Indian Constitution an arrested person would be produced before a magistrate within twenty-four hours of his/her arrest. The time taken in travelling to the court will be excluded. The police is not empowered to keep him/her in custody without being authorised by the magistrate.
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