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Article 19-22Fundamental Rights
Right to Freedom (Articles 19–22)
Constitutional Text
The Right to Freedom includes six fundamental freedoms (Article 19), protection against ex post facto laws and double jeopardy (Article 20), protection of life and personal liberty (Article 21), right to education (Article 21A), and protection against arrest and detention (Article 22).
Plain-English Explanation
Articles 19-22 constitute the 'Right to Freedom' cluster. These provisions guarantee the basic civil liberties essential for a democratic society — freedom of speech, movement, profession, and personal liberty. Article 21 has been interpreted expansively to include the right to privacy, livelihood, health, and a clean environment.