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CMA Intermediate · Business Laws and Ethics · Introduction to Law and Legal System in India

A State government passes an order stopping a registered company's director from carrying on a lawful trade anywhere in the State without any reasonable ground. Which fundamental right is most directly infringed, subject to reasonable restrictions in public interest?

The right under Article 19(1)(g) to practise any profession or carry on any trade or business is infringed. It can be restricted only by reasonable restrictions in public interest, and an arbitrary ban without reason is not one. The other rights concern exploitation, religion and minorities.

  1. ARight to practise any profession or carry on any occupation, trade or business under Article 19(1)(g)Correct
  2. BRight against exploitation under Article 23
  3. CRight to freedom of religion under Article 25
  4. DCultural and educational rights under Article 30

Explanation

Article 19(1)(g) gives citizens the right to practise any profession or carry on any occupation, trade or business. The State may impose only reasonable restrictions in public interest under Article 19(6). Articles 23, 25 and 30 deal with trafficking and forced labour, religion, and minority institutions, none of which is relevant here.

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