Advocatetanmoy Law Library
16. The Constitution (Sixteenth Amendment) Act, 1963—Article 19 was amended by this Act to
impose further restriction on the rights to freedom of speech and expression, to assemble peaceably
and without arms and to form associations in the interests of sovereignty and integrity of India. The
oath of affirmation to be subscribed by candidates seeking election to Parliament and State
Legislatures have been amended to include as one of the conditions that they will uphold the
sovereignty and integrity of India. The amendments are intended to promote national integration.
