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2.6. Liberty

The term liberty means an absence of restraints on the activities of individuals and at the same time, providing opportunities for the development of individual personalities.

The Constitution secures to all citizens liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship through Fundamental Rights, which are enforceable in Court of Law. However, reasonable restrictions are placed on liberty by the Constitution itself.

The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity are taken from the French Revolution.