Part XIII · Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India

Article 301: Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse

Q: What does Article 301 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 301 deals with freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse. Subject to the other provisions of this Part, trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free.

Q: Which part of the Constitution contains Article 301?

Article 301 is in Part XIII (Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India).

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 301

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

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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