Res Extra Commercium and Fundamental Rights (Article 19(1)(g))

The doctrine of res extra commercium (Latin: "things outside commerce") refers to activities that the law places outside the protections ordinarily afforded to trade and commerce. Under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution, citizens have the right to practise any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business — but this right is subject to "reasonable restrictions in the interests of the general public" under Article 19(6).