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Fundamental Rights Notes

Fundamental Rights, outlined in Articles 12-35 of the Constitution, are essential rights that safeguard individuals from state power misuse. These rights are justiciable, not absolute, and include provisions for equality, freedom, protection against exploitation, religious freedom, cultural rights, and constitutional remedies. They are enforceable against the state and can be limited by reasonable restrictions for public order and security.

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Fundamental Rights Notes

Fundamental Rights, outlined in Articles 12-35 of the Constitution, are essential rights that safeguard individuals from state power misuse. These rights are justiciable, not absolute, and include provisions for equality, freedom, protection against exploitation, religious freedom, cultural rights, and constitutional remedies. They are enforceable against the state and can be limited by reasonable restrictions for public order and security.

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Fundamental Rights (Articles 12–35)

Meaning: Fundamental Rights are basic rights guaranteed by the Constitution to protect individuals
from misuse of power by the State.

Key Features:
- Justiciable
- Not absolute (subject to restrictions)
- Available against State
- Some rights for citizens only

Article 12: Defines State (Government, Parliament, local bodies, authorities).

Article 13: Laws violating Fundamental Rights are void.

Right to Equality (Art 14–18): Equality before law, no discrimination, equal opportunity, abolition
of untouchability and titles.

Right to Freedom (Art 19–22): Freedom of speech, movement, etc., protection in criminal cases,
right to life, protection against arrest.

Right Against Exploitation (Art 23–24): Prohibits trafficking, forced labour, and child labour.

Right to Religion (Art 25–28): Freedom to practice and manage religion.

Cultural & Educational Rights (Art 29–30): Protection of culture and minority education rights.

Right to Constitutional Remedies (Art 32): Right to approach Supreme Court.

Writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo Warranto.

Not Absolute Meaning: Rights are limited by reasonable restrictions for public order, morality, and
security.

Against State Meaning: Rights protect individuals from government actions.

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