Res extra commercium is a doctrine originating in Roman law, holding that certain things may not be the object of private rights, and are therefore insusceptible to being traded.

What is the meaning of Commercium?

Roman law. : commerce, traffic : commercial transaction : business intercourse also : jus commercii.

What is doctrine of res extra Commercium India?

The doctrine of “Res Extra Commercium” allows the State to keep the standard of morality static and infringe the civil rights of the citizens, without having to satisfy the test of reasonableness at all.