The right to move freely throughout the territory of India comes under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

Question

The right to move freely throughout the territory of India comes under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

1. A. Article 11
2. B. Article 13
3. C. Article 19 (Correct answer)
4. D. Article 22

Correct Answer

Option C — Article 19

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Article 19.

Key Points

• Article 19 guarantees six freedoms to citizens, including the right to move freely throughout the territory of India under Article 19(1)(d).
• The other freedoms are speech and expression, assembly, association, residence, and profession or trade.
• These are available only to citizens, not to foreigners, and are subject to reasonable restrictions.
• Article 13 deals with laws inconsistent with fundamental rights, and Article 22 with protection against arrest and detention.

Additional Information

• Article 19 originally guaranteed seven freedoms. The right to acquire, hold and dispose of property under Article 19(1)(f) was deleted by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, leaving six.
• Property is now only a constitutional legal right under Article 300A, not a fundamental right — a distinction examiners test often.
• All six freedoms are available only to citizens, not to foreigners or corporations, and each is subject to reasonable restrictions specified in Article 19(2) to 19(6).