Regarding the 'Freedom to form associations or unions' under the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. It guarantees the right to form political parties, clubs, societies, and trade unions.
2. The state can impose reasonable restrictions on this right on the grounds of public order, morality, or sovereignty and integrity of India.
3. The right to obtain official recognition for a formed association is also a fundamental right under Article 19.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Under Article 19(1)(c), the right to form associations, unions, or co-operative societies is a fundamental right (Statement 1 is correct). The state can restrict this right on reasonable grounds such as public order, morality, or the sovereignty and integrity of India (Statement 2 is correct). However, the Supreme Court has ruled that the right to obtain recognition for an association is not a fundamental right (Statement 3 is incorrect).

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