Article 19(1) of the Constitution of India, as it stands amended, includes which of the following? 1. Freedom of speech and expression 2. Assemble peaceably and without arms 3. To acquire and dispose property 4. To move freely throughout the territory of India Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Article 19(1) of the Constitution of India, as it stands amended, includes which of the following? 1. Freedom of speech and expression 2. Assemble peaceably and without arms 3. To acquire and dispose property 4. To move freely throughout the territory of India Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer 1, 2 and 4 only

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.

Key Points

• Article 19(1)
  • In the original text of the constitution, Art. 19 contained seven rights.
  • Under the original Constitution Article 19(1)(f) and 31 provide for the protection of property rights that included acquiring and disposing of the property.
    • Later they were repealed and Article 300A was inserted.
  • Six rights under Art. 19 are protected against only state action and not private individuals.
  • These rights are available only to the citizens not to foreigners or legal persons like companies or corporations, etc.
  • The State is empowered to impose “reasonable” restrictions on the enjoyment of these six rights only on the grounds mentioned in the Art. 19 itself and not on any other grounds
  • Article 19 (1) states:
  • All citizens shall have the right
    • a) To freedom of speech and expression
    • b) To assemble peaceably and without arms
    • c) To form associations or unions
    • d) To move freely throughout the territory of India
    • e) To reside and settle in any part of the territory of India and
    • f) The right to acquire, hold and dispose of property Omitted by the 44th Amendment Act
    • g) To practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business
• Hence, Option 4 is correct.