Context The Supreme Court has held that a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ban on exporting PPE kits during the second wave of the pandemic was a legitimate aim, which was of sufficient importance to override the Constitutional right of freedom to conduct business.
Background
The RBI had elaborated on the state of the pandemic in the country and the necessity of ensuring adequate stock of PPE products.
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The right to freedom to trade and business is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution.
