Art.19(1)(g) & 21 - Foot
paths and pavements are public properties intended to serve the
convenience of the general public and not meant for use by certain individuals
for their private purposes. [ Vasanth Nagar
Allottees' Association v. District Collector, 2000 (1) KLT 148. A.S. Vekatachala Moorthy
(J)]
Restrictions which are not permissible in other trades are lawful and reasonable so far as the trade liquor is concerned. Rental is a consideration of the privilege granted by the Government for the manufacture of liquor. But it is plain truth that the petitioners, though citizens do not have the fundamental right to carry on the business or trade in liquor . [ KK.Thomas and others vs. State of Kerala. 1985 KLJ 349 = 1985 KLT 594 .K.P.Radhakrishna Menon (J)]
The fundamental right to freedom of expression guaranteed under Art.19 (1)(a) includes the right of citizen to exhibit films on Doordarshan and the same can be curtailed only under circumstances which are set out in clause (2) of Art.19. However it does not mean that a citizen has a fundamental right to establish a private broadcasting station or television centre [ Odyssey Communications (P) Ltdvs. Lokvidayan Sanghatana 1988(2) KLT SN.28 P.17 (SC)]
Constructing building and letting out for rent to tenants would fall within the ambit of "business". [ Issac Ninan vs State of Kerala. ILR 1996(3)Ker 1. K.T.Thomas (Ag.CJ) & K.S.Radhakrishnan (J)]