Published online by Cambridge University Press: 28 February 2019
The Indian constitution contains in Part III, a Chapter on fundamental rights. The fundamental rights cover a broad spectrum, including
• the right to life and personal liberty;
• the right to equality and equal protection;
• freedom of conscience;
• the right to profess, practice and propagate religion;
• freedom of association and assembly,
• free movement within the territory of India, and
• freedom to practice a profession, trade or business.
The fundamental rights are not absolute because the freedoms that are recognized by Article 19 are subject to reasonable restrictions in a variety of contexts.
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