Q. With reference to the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1.Article 19 is available only to citizens and not to foreigners or legal persons like corporations.
2.The right to strike and obtain recognition of trade unions is part of the right to form associations or unions under Article 19.
3.The State can restrict the right to move freely throughout India on grounds of public order and morality.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Article 19 rights are explicitly available only to citizens, not to foreigners or legal persons like companies and corporations.
- The right to strike and the right to recognition of trade unions are not guaranteed under Article 19. The Supreme Court has clarified that while citizens can form associations or unions, there is no fundamental right to strike or to have such associations recognised.
- The grounds for restricting the right to freedom of movement are: Interest of the general public, and Protection of interests of Scheduled Tribes.
- Public order and morality are not among the specified grounds for restricting movement under Article 19(1)(d).
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
