Which of the following grounds impose reasonable restrictions on the Right to Freedom under Article 19? integrity, security, and sovereignty of the country friendly relations with foreign nations For Public order decency or morality with respect to defamation, incitement to offense or contempt of court Health

Which of the following grounds impose reasonable restrictions on the Right to Freedom under Article 19? integrity, security, and sovereignty of the country friendly relations with foreign nations For Public order decency or morality with respect to defamation, incitement to offense or contempt of court Health Correct Answer 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

The correct answer is 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Key Points 

Article 19: Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech etc.

  •  All citizens shall have the right
  1. to freedom of speech and expression,
  2. to assemble peaceably and without arms,
  3. to form associations or unions,
  4. to move freely throughout the territory of India,
  5. to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India,
  6. to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business.

Reasonable Restrictions:

  • On freedom of speech and expression: In interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality or concerning contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence. Hence, statements 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are correct.
  • On assembling peaceably and without arms: In the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India or public order.
  • On form associations or unions: In the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India or public order or morality.
  • On moving freely or reside and settle in any part of the territory of India: in the interests of the general public or for the protection of the interests of any Scheduled Tribe.
  • On practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business: 
    • the professional or technical qualifications necessary for practising any profession or carrying on any occupation, trade or business, or
    • the carrying on by the State, or by a corporation owned or controlled by the State, of any trade, business, industry or service, whether to the exclusion, complete or partial, of citizens or otherwise.

Related Questions

Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.
Public opinion may be passive and false or active and real. It is claimed in theory that all governments are ultimately based on the opinion or sanction of the governed. But we find that in practice the people's rights are often trodden down and tyranny and oppression are allowed to continue. The government does it not because the people want it to do so but because they are too idle, too uneducated and too disunited or timid to oppose the govern ment. Such public opinion is passive and false and not an active verdict. But when we find people alert, intelligent and determined to let the government know their will, when they want to exercise actively their voice in the management of their country, we have an instance of true or active public opinion. True public opinion is formed by and expressed through the press, the platform, political parties and educational institutions. These have sacred duties to perform, duties on which depends the ultimate good of the entire community. The press today wields a tremendous influence, So it should support the causes and move ments and condemn the wrong one's and thus teach people to form correct opinion. A free and fair press ventilates the grievances of the public. Thus a healthy relationship develops between the people and the government through out an unbiased press. Political parties also help to create and regulate opinions. No less important part is played by the educational Institutions which train the minds of the young people who will be the citizens of tomorrow. It has been said that modern Germany and China have been made by their universities. It is necessary that the young and the growing minds should imbibe the spirit of fellow-feeling, the spirit of tolerance, the habit of compromise, and show due regard for the feelings and opinion of others without which a democratic society cannot function, let alone succeed. When there is true awakening of the people, we shall have the real and conscious public opinion. And justice will reign on earth and truly will the voice of the people be the voice of God.
Which of the following is not the reason for the oppression caused to general public by the running government in the country?