All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 16-XVI Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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27.

Freedom of Residence under Article 19 of that Indian Constitution is available in which of the following clauses ?

A: Clause (1) (E)
B: Clause (1) (D)
C: Clause (1) (B)
D: Clause (1) (C)

The answer is: A

Explanation

The correct option is A: Clause (1) (E).

Freedom of residence under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution is available in clause (1) (e) which states that all citizens shall have the right "to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India". This means that every citizen has the right to live in any place of his or her choice within the country, subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by the state in the interests of the general public or for the protection of the interests of any Scheduled Tribe. Clause (1) (d) grants the right to move freely throughout the territory of India, which is different from the right to reside and settle. Clause (1) (b) and (c) grant the rights to assemble peaceably and without arms, and to form associations, unions or co-operative societies, respectively, which are not related to the freedom of residence