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Overview of Fundamental Rights in India

Fundamental rights in India are basic human rights guaranteed by the Constitution to all citizens, ensuring equality and freedom without discrimination. These rights include the Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies. They protect individuals from discrimination, exploitation, and allow for the practice of religion and cultural preservation.

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Overview of Fundamental Rights in India

Fundamental rights in India are basic human rights guaranteed by the Constitution to all citizens, ensuring equality and freedom without discrimination. These rights include the Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies. They protect individuals from discrimination, exploitation, and allow for the practice of religion and cultural preservation.

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Fundament

al Rights
By Shaurya
Meaning of fundamental
rights
Fundamental rights are the basic
human rights enshrined in the
Constitution of India which are
guaranteed to all citizens. They are
applied without discrimination on the
basis of race, religion, gender, etc.
Significantly, fundamental rights are
List of Fundamental Rights

1. Right to Equality (Article 14-18)


2. Right to Freedom (Article 19-22)
3. Right against Exploitation (Article 23-24)
4. Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25-
28)

5. Cultural and Educational Rights (Article 29-30)


6. Right to Constitutional Remedies
(Article 32)
Right to Equality (Articles 14
– 18)
Right to equality guarantees equal rights for
everyone irrespective of religion, gender,

caste, race or place of birth. It ensures equal


employment opportunities in the

government and insures against discrimination by


the State in matters of employment

on the basis of caste, religion, etc. This right also


Right to Freedom (Articles 19 –
22)
Freedom is one of the most important ideals
cherished by any democratic society. The Indian
Constitution guarantees the freedom to citizens.
The freedom right includes many rights such as:
• Freedom of speech • Freedom of expression •
Freedom of assembly without arms • Freedom of
association • Freedom to practise any
profession• Freedom to reside in any part of the
country Some of these rights are subject to
Right against Exploitation
(Articles 23 – 24)
This right implies the prohibition of traffic in
human beings, begar, and other forms

of forced labour. It also implies the prohibition of


children in factories, etc. The

Constitution prohibits the employment of


children under 14 years in hazardous

conditions.
Right to Freedom of Religion
(Articles 25 – 28)
This indicates the secular nature of Indian polity.
There is equal respect given to all

religions. There is freedom of conscience,


profession, practice and propagation of

religion. The State has no official religion. Every


person has the right to freely

practice his or her faith, establish and maintain


Cultural and Educational Rights
(Articles 29 – 30)
These rights protect the rights of
religious, cultural and linguistic
minorities, by facilitating them to
preserve their heritage and culture.
Educational rights are for ensuring
education for everyone without any
discrimination.
Right to Constitutional
Remedies (32 – 35)
The Constitution guarantees remedies if
citizens’ fundamental rights are violated.

The government cannot infringe upon or curb


anyone’s rights. When these rights are

violated, the aggrieved party can approach the


courts. Citizens can even go directly

to the Supreme Court which can issue writs for

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