ARTICLE 19 | RIGHT TO FREEDOM | UPSC Polity Notes

🔵 ARTICLE 19: Six Fundamental Freedoms Who gets this? Only Indian citizens (not foreigners) can enjoy these freedoms. ✅ Even companies formed by citizens can claim protection under Article 19 (R.C. Cooper case). 🚩 Six Freedoms under Article 19: Every citizen has these 6 rights : Clause Freedom 19(1)(a) 🗣️ Freedom of Speech and Expression 19(1)(b) ✊ Freedom to Assemble Peacefully without Arms 19(1)(c) 🤝 Freedom to Form Associations, Unions or Co-operatives 19(1)(d) 🚶 Freedom to Move Freely across India 19(1)(e) 🏠 Freedom to Reside and Settle anywhere in India 19(1)(g) 💼 Freedom to Practise Profession / Business / Trade 🗣️ 1. Freedom of Speech and Expression [19(1)(a)] You can express your views by: Speaking, writing, printing, drawing, etc. ✅ Includes: Right to share your own and others' views Freedom of press Commercial advertisements Right to know about govt. activities Right to telecast (Govt. has no media monopoly) Right to be silent (can choose not to speak ) No phone tapping without valid reason …