Freedom of Trade in India: A Constitutional Perspective

Author:Shivani Tripathi*

Abstract:
Trade is the most important aspect of a country’s economic growth. To ensure growth and prosperity in the country the Constitution of India has enshrined right to freedom to carry on trade by an individual. Article 19(1)(g) and Articles 301-305 provides for such freedom to carry on business, trade, profession and occupation; and freedom of commerce and trade in any state and in India. These rights are not unrestricted and unguarded. These provisions also prescribes some restriction to prevent any misuse and mis-happening in the society. These are the ways it secure economic justice enshrined in the preamble to the constitution. In this article the researcher aims to analyse these provisions and find out if there is an inter-relationship and harmony between these provisions.

Keywords:Key Words: Economic Growth, Freedom of Trade, Constitution, Articles.

DOI:10.46333/ijtc/11/2/13

International Journal of Trade & Commerce (Vol: 11 Issue:2)