Constitution Section 301 — Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse

Part XIII — TRADE, COMMERCE AND INTERCOURSE WITHIN THE — TERRITORY OF INDIA

Constitutional

Summary

Trade, commerce, and the exchange of goods and services across all of India are generally allowed to happen without restrictions, as long as they follow any other rules mentioned in this part of the Constitution. This means that the basic right to freely carry on business and travel for trade purposes is protected, but it can be limited by other specific legal provisions.

Official Text

Subject to the other provisions of this Part, trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free.

Related Judgments

  • ATIABARI TEA CO., LTD. vs THE STATE OF ASSAM AND OTHERS. (AND CONNECTED PETITION AND APPEALS) — Supreme Court of India (1960)
  • JINDAL STAINLESS LTD. & ANR vs STATE OF HARYANA & ORS — Supreme Court of India (2016)
  • JINDAL STAINLESS LTD. AND ANR. vs STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS — Supreme Court of India (2006)
  • BISHAMBHAR DAYAL CHANDRA MOHAN AND OTHERS ETC. ETC. vs STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS — Supreme Court of India (1981)