Fundamental rights of Indian constitution:
Fundamental rights are combination of some specific laws for citizens designed and monitored by the constitution. It is basically fundamental laws which all citizens have to abide by as per the government. Fundamental rights are included in part 3 from articles 14-35 of the Indian constitution. Fundamental rights of Indian constitution has been taken from the constitution of USA which is the Bill of Rights. Part 3 of the constitution is also called the magna carta of India which comprises judicial fundamental rights. Fundamental rights and fundamental duties are complementary to each other. For ruling a democratic country successfully both fundamental rights and fundamental duties are required. Each fundamental rights covers particular rights on different aspects which we all must know to be a responsible citizen. The constitution and its fundamental rights are also important for any level competitive exam.
Fundamental rights:
The fundamental rights make a constitution different from other countries. It strongly focuses on developing a political democracy within country. Fundamental rights are prepared for protecting the liberty and freedom of every citizen without the invasion of state authority. Initially, the Indian constitution had 7 fundamental rights which have limited to 6 rights now. These rights are: right to equality, right to freedom, right against exploitation, right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights and right to constitutional remedies. The 7th right was right to property was deleted by the 44th constitutional amendment act 1978 and made it as part of legal right under article 300a in part 12 of the constitution.
- Right to equality (article 14-18): it guarantees the equality with law and equal protection laws. It prohibits discrimination against race, gender, age, caste, religion and sex for all citizens so that they can get equal opportunities in employment, academics, skill development, sports and other public relations.
- Right to freedom (article 19-22): this rights assures protection of human rights which are freedom of speech, association, assembly, movement, profession and residence.
- Right against exploitation (article 23-24):it prohibits human trafficking and any form of forced labour. It prohibits the employment of minor children below age 14 years in any form of heavy activities in construction or railways work.
- Right to freedom of religion (article 25-28): with this aright all citizens are free to practice, follow and propagate their specific religion in any corner of the country.
- Cultural and educational rights (article 29-30): in every states of India there are different language, tradition, culture and history. So, every citizen is free to maintain, speak and use their regional languages in their state.
- Right to constitutional remedies (article 32-35): this right is formed to protect all the fundamental rights. It is the right of remedies from the enforcement of fundamental rights on any aggrieves citizen of India.
FAQs:
- How many articles are there in right to equality?
Answer. There are total 5 articles from article 14-18 of fundamental rights for right to equality.
- Which article are only for Indian citizens?
Answer. Article 15, article 16, article 19, article 21, article 30 of Indian constitution are available for Indian citizens.