FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTSWhat are fundamental rights? The basic rights of an individual to live life
with safety and security. Enshrined in the constitution and
safeguarded by the State Guaranteed to all citizens Difficult for the State to withdraw these
Rights. The process to make any changes is very cumbersome
If these rights are violated by any individual, corporate body or any arm of the State, the affected party can go to Court.
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS WE ENJOY
1. Right to Equality2. Right to Freedom3. Right against Exploitation4. Right to Freedom of Religion5. Cultural and Educational Rights6. Right to Constitutional Remedies
1. RIGHT TO EQUALITY
Article 14 to 16 but in Article 17 to 18 Social Equality collectively discussed. Article 14 about Guarantees equality before law.Article 15 Probhits Discrimination on the grounds of only of religion, Race, Sex, Place of Birth or Any of them.Article 16 Guarantees equality of opportunity.Article 17 Untouchbility is probhited and protection of civil right Act 1955 has been erected by the parliament to further this objective.Article 18 Not to use Titles but Bharat Ratna and Army Title is allowed.
2.RIGHT TO FREEDOM
Article 19 to 22..Article 19 Freedom of Speech But not in the cost of Sovereignty and Integrity of India , Security of State, Friendly Relation with foreign countries.Article 20 Freedom to assemble peacefully but not with the arms.Article 21Life and personal liberty After Menka Gandhi case Livelihood, Clean Environment , Good Health , Speedy Trial for prisoners. 21A. Right to elementary education.—The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine. By 86 amendments of Indian constitution in 2002.
3.RIGHT AGAINST EXPLOITATION
Article 23 and 24 Article 23 Prohibits Human Trafficking making
it an offence punishable by law and also prohibits forced labor or any act of compelling a person to work without wages , and Bonded labor system is prohibited by constitution of India in 1976 has been acted by parliament to give effect to this Article.
Article 24 Prohibited the employment of children below the age of 14.
4. Right to Freedom of Religion Freedom of religion in India is a
fundamental right guaranteed by Article 15 and Article 25 of the Constitution of India. Modern India came into existence in 1947 and the Indian constitution's preamble was amended in 1976 to state that India is a secular state.
5.Cultural and Educational Rights
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin Rights are guaranteed to us by the State In return we owe certain Fundamental Duties to the State Some important fundamental duties are:
1. To respect the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem
2. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country
3. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
4. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all people in India.
5. To protect and improve our national environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife.
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