Article 19 Freedoms (UPSC): UPSC Mind Map

Key Concepts in this Mind Map

• Article 19: Six Freedoms (UPSC)
• - Article 19(1): Six Fundamental Freedoms (Only for Citizens)
• - 19(1)(a): Freedom of Speech & Expression
• - Includes Freedom of Press, Right to Know, Right to Silence
• - 19(1)(b): Freedom to Assemble Peaceably & Without Arms
• - Restrictions: Sovereignty & integrity, Public order
• - 19(1)(c): Freedom to Form Associations, Unions & Co-operative Societies
• - Restrictions: Sovereignty & integrity, Public order, Morality
• - 19(1)(d): Freedom to Move Freely Throughout the Territory of India
• - 19(1)(e): Freedom to Reside & Settle in any Part of India
• - Nature of Rights
• - Not absolute but subject to reasonable restrictions
• - Imposed by law
• - Test of reasonableness (SC interpretation, e.g., Proportionality Principle)
• - Key Judgements & Concepts
• - Shreya Singhal Case (2015): Struck down Section 66A of IT Act for violating 19(1)(a)