"Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute." Comment.
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Does a valid visa guarantee entry into India? The Delhi High Court says no · 5 October 2026 · Covers one part · use it in the body
Use the ruling to show that Article 19(1)(d) and (e) are citizen-only rights, and contrast them with Articles 14 and 21, which protect every person.
- Louis De Raedt (1991): a foreigner's fundamental right is confined to Article 21 and excludes the right to reside and settle under Article 19(1)(e).
- In 2026 the Delhi High Court held that even a valid visa gives a foreigner no enforceable right to enter India.
- Section 3(1), Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 allows refusal of entry on grounds of national security, public health or foreign relations.
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- Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
Maneka Gandhi arose from impounding a passport and linked Articles 14, 19 and 21, which frames how limits on movement must be reasonable.