Constitutional and Administrative Law in India*

Abstract

The Indian constitution contains in Part III, a Chapter on fundamental rights. The fundamental rights cover a broad spectrum, including•the right to life and personal liberty;•the right to equality and equal protection;•freedom of conscience;•the right to profess, practice and propagate religion;•freedom of association and assembly,•free movement within the territory of India, and•freedom to practice a profession, trade or business.The fundamental rights are not absolute because the freedoms that are recognized by Article 19 are subject to reasonable restrictions in a variety of contexts.