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Fundamental Rights

 INTRODUCTION:-

The fundamental rights of all the citizens of India are given in


the Constitution of India. These fundamental rights are mentioned
in part three of the Constitution of India. The Constitution of India
not only provides fundamental rights to its citizens but also
mentions the limitations of those rights.
Fundamental rights and duties are an important part of the
Indian constitution. There are six fundamental rights that
include right to equality, right to freedom, right against
exploitation, right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational
rights, and right to constitutional remedies.

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 The fundamental right:-

The Rights of the people which are listed in the Constitution


and which need special protection are known as the fundamental
rights. The word ‘fundamental’ is used because these rights are
extremely important, the Constitution lists these rights separately,
and the Constitution has made special provisions to protect them.

 The 6 fundamental rights:-

The six fundamental rights are the Right to Equality, Right to


Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion,
Right to constitutional remedies, and Cultural and Educational Rights.
There was an amendment to the Constitution of India in 1978. It was
the 44th amendment of the Constitution of India which declared that
the Right to Property will no longer be a Fundamental Right. Article
31 and Article 19(1)(f) were completely removed from Part III –
Fundamental Rights of the Constitution with the help of the 44th
Amendment.

 The six Fundamental Rights given in the Constitution


of India are listed below:-
1. Right to Equality.
2. Right to Freedom.
3. Right against Exploitation.
4. Right to Freedom of Religion.
5. Right to Constitutional Remedies.
6. Cultural and Educational Rights.

1. Right to Equality
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As per the Constitution of India, the Right to Equality


provides the following to the citizens of India:

 Abolition of untouchability
 Equal opportunities when it comes to public employment.

 Every citizen will be equal in front of the law. Every citizen of


India will get equal protection of laws.
 All the citizens will have equal access to bathing ghats, hotels,
shops, roads, wells, etc.
 Discrimination of citizens is completely prohibited on the
grounds of place of birth, sex, caste, race, religion, etc.
One of the biggest examples of inequality was untouchability,
which was practised in India. The Constitution of India has
completely abolished it thereby bringing equality among all
citizens. No person will be given any kind of title, except for
people who have excelled in the fields of military and academics.
The preamble of the Indian Constitution says that every
citizen will have equality in opportunity and status.

2. Right to Freedom
As per the fundamental rights of India mentioned in the
Constitution of India, the Right to Freedom provides the following
rights:

 Right to life and liberty.


 Right to live and settle in any part of India.

 Right to form unions or associations.

 Right to carry out trade or business, right to work in any


occupation, and right to work in any profession.
 Right to assemble peacefully.

 Right to freedom of speech and expression.

The Right to Freedom and the Right to Equality are the two
most essential rights in a democracy. When the Constitution of
India mentions liberty, it means freedom of action, expression, and

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thoughts. However, it must be noted that such freedom comes with


its limitations. Every citizen can enjoy the above-mentioned
freedom without endangering the law and order situation, and
without threatening the freedom of other people.

3. Right against Exploitation


As per the fundamental rights of India mentioned in the
Constitution of India, the Right against Exploitation provides the
following rights to the citizens of India:

 Children are prohibited from employment in hazardous jobs.


 Forced labour is prohibited.
 Trafficking of human beings is prohibited by the Constitution of
India.

4. Right to Freedom of Religion


As per the Constitution of India, the Right to Freedom of
Religion provides the following rights:

 Citizens of India will have the freedom to attend religious


instruction or worship in certain educational institutions.
 People have the freedom to pay taxes for the promotion of any
religion of their choice.
 Citizens are given the right to manage the religious affairs
 Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and
propagation of a particular religion.

5. Right to Constitutional Remedies


As per the fundamentals rights of India mentioned in the
Constitution of India, the Right to Constitutional Remedies
provides the following rights to the citizens of India:

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 Citizens have the right to ask the courts to enforce their


fundamental rights by requesting the courts to issue writs,
orders, and directions to the Government.

6. Cultural and Educational Rights


As per the fundamental rights of India mentioned in the
Constitution of India, the Cultural and Educational Rights provide
the following rights to the citizens of India:

 Minorities have the right to establish educational institutions.

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 Conclusion
Fundamental Rights are an integral part of the Indian
Constitution and play a crucial role in upholding the principles of
democracy, justice, equality, and the rule of law. These
rights protect the individual from abuse by the government, as well
as private individuals and organizations. The purpose of the
fundamental rights is to preserve individual liberty and democratic
principles based on equality of all members of society.

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 Reference
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 https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/fundamental-rights/

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