Supreme Court of India

Maharashtra Ekta Hawkers Union and Anr. v. Municipal Corporation, Greater Mumbai and Ors.

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Reported as [2003] SUPP. 6 S.C.R. 581
Bench S.N. Varia Va and H.K. Sema JJ.
Decided 9 December 2003

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Constitution of India Article 19(1)(g) and (6)-Reasonable restrictions-Hawking-Held, hawkers have right to carry on their trade or business-The right can be subjected to reasonable restrictions keeping in view convenience of the public, security etc.-Scheme fi·amed by High Court for regulating hawking business-Scheme modified-Restrictions/ conditions laid down for hawking business-Directions issued. Constitution of India-Article 21-Right to life and personal liberty under-Hawking Held, not a fundamental right. In Bombay Hawkers' Union v. Bombay Municipal Corporation, (1985) 3 SCC 528 the

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