📜 Official Text

(1) All citizens shall have the right - (a) to freedom of speech and expression; (b) to assemble peaceably and without arms; (c) to form associations or unions or co-operative societies; (d) to move freely throughout the territory of India; (e) to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India; (g) to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business. (2) Nothing in sub-clause (a) of clause (1) prevents the State from making reasonable restrictions on this right in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, defamation, or incitement to an offence. (3)-(6) Similarly permit reasonable restrictions, in the public interest, on the rights to assemble, form associations, move freely, reside anywhere, and practise a profession or business - including professional/technical qualification requirements and State-run trade or industry.