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RIGHT TO FREEDOM

ASMITA: "To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity". Is a quote rightly
said by Nelson Mandela. Good morning everyone, today, I Asmita, I ………..

We are going to talk about the right to freedom.

 The Right to Freedom is one of the six fundamental right under the Indian Constitution.

 It is enshrined in Articles 19 to 22 of Part III.

 It protects individual liberty and ensures equality in a democratic society.

 It is the key aspect of democracy.

The article 19 guarantees six freedoms:

* Freedom of speech and expression-Freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right in the
Constitution of India that allows citizens to express their views and opinions without fear of
government restrictions.

* Freedom of assembly- Freedom of assembly is the right of people to gather and express, promote,
and defend their shared ideas. It's an essential component of democracy and is protected by the
United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

* Freedom of association- Freedom of association is a fundamental human right that allows people
to form and join organizations to pursue common interests

GURLEEN: * Freedom of movement-The right to freedom of movement within a country, which

* Freedom of residence- Freedom of residence is a fundamental right of Indian citizens that allows
them to live and settle in any part of the country. It is guaranteed under Article 19(1)(e) of the
Constitution of India.

* Freedom to practice any profession or occupation- All citizens have the right to practice any
profession, occupation, trade, or business.

The Article 20 guarantees the protection in respect of conviction for offenses:

 Protection against ex post facto laws: No one can be convicted for an act that was not an
offense at the time of its commission.
 Prohibition of self-incrimination: No one can be forced to give witness against their own self.
This protection applies to the investigation stage and not just to evidence given in court.
However, it does not extend to:
1. Compulsorily producing things that are material to a case
 2. Giving samples like thumb impressions, handwriting impressions, or blood samples

ANSHUMAN: Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty:

 No person can be deprived of their life or personal liberty except according to a procedure
established by law.

 No person can be denied equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within India.

Article 21A of the Indian Constitution guarantees free and compulsory education for children
between the ages of 6 and 14. It was added by the Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act in
2002.

What does Article 21A say?

 It states that all children in the age group of 6 to 14 have the right to free and compulsory
education.

 It ensures that education is provided in a satisfactory and equitable manner.

 It requires the state to provide education in a manner that it determines by law.

ANHAD: Article 22 guarantees:

Protection against arrest and detention:

1. Right to be informed of grounds of arrest: The police must inform the arrested person of the
reasons for their arrest as soon as possible. The police must provide the arrested person with
a written copy of the grounds of arrest . The police must inform the arrested person of their
right to bail.
2. Right to consult a legal practitioner: The right to consult a legal practitioner of your choice.
The right to be defended by a legal practitioner of your choice. The right to meet with your
lawyer during interrogation.
3. Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours: The right applies to anyone who is
arrested or detained. The 24 hours do not include the time it takes to travel from the place of
arrest to the magistrate's court. The person cannot be held in custody beyond the 24 hours
without a magistrate's permission. The right also includes the right to be informed of the
reasons for arrest and to consult a lawyer.
4. Protection against detention beyond 24 hours without magistrate’s approval
5. Special provisions for preventive detention up to 3 months without review: : The detention
of a person cannot exceed three months unless the advisory board reports sufficient cause
for extended detention. The board is to consist of judges of a high court.

HARGUN: The right to freedom is a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution that is significant for
many reasons, including:
  Democracy: The right to freedom is a cornerstone of democracy, allowing citizens to express
their views and participate in the governance process.
 Individual empowerment: The right to freedom allows individuals to pursue their interests
without undue interference from the state.
 Protection against tyranny: The right to freedom limits the government's power to infringe
upon individual liberties.
 Promotion of social justice: The right to freedom includes provisions for education, legal aid,
and other social welfare measures.
 Protection against double jeopardy: The right to freedom includes protection against double
jeopardy, which ensures that an individual cannot be subjected to subsequent prosecution or
punishment for the same offense.

ARPIT: Now we will conduct a quiz on the basis of your knowledge:

1. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Education?

2. What does Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantee?

3. Which of the following is not a restriction on the Right to Freedom under Article 19?

4. What is the maximum period a person can be detained under preventive detention without
review, according to Article 22?

5. Which of the following is guaranteed under Article 20 of the Indian Constitution?