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Jyoti Assistant Professor Department of Political Science PGGC-11 Chandigarh

The document discusses the fundamental rights provided in the Indian constitution. It outlines the key rights like right to equality, freedom, religious freedom, and right to constitutional remedies. It also discusses the differences between citizens and aliens, the justiciability of fundamental rights, and the ability of parliament to amend or restrict these rights. Additionally, it outlines the 11 fundamental duties that were added to the constitution for Indian citizens.

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Jyoti Assistant Professor Department of Political Science PGGC-11 Chandigarh

The document discusses the fundamental rights provided in the Indian constitution. It outlines the key rights like right to equality, freedom, religious freedom, and right to constitutional remedies. It also discusses the differences between citizens and aliens, the justiciability of fundamental rights, and the ability of parliament to amend or restrict these rights. Additionally, it outlines the 11 fundamental duties that were added to the constitution for Indian citizens.

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JYOTI

Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science
PGGC-11
Chandigarh
 Detailed description of Fundamental
Rights
 Fundamental Rights are in conformity
with our social conditions
 Only classified rights, no recognition of
natural rights
 Fundamental Rights are obligatory on
Union Government, State Governments
and Local Governments
 Positive and Negative rights
 Difference between citizens and aliens
 Fundamental Rights are equally
applicable to all citizens
 Rights are not absolute or unlimited
 Fundamental Rights can be suspended
 Parliament can amend the Fundamental
Rights within the basic structure of the
constitution
 Parliament can restrict the fundamental
Rights of the security forces
 Fundamental Rights are justiciable
 Right to Equality – Article 14-18
1. Equality before law – Article 14
2. Prohibition of discrimination – Article 15
3. Equality of opportunity in the matters of
public employment – Article 16
4. Abolition of untouchability – Article 17
5. Abolition of tiltes – Article 18
 Right to Freedom – Article 19
1. Freedom of speech and expression
2. Freedom to assemble peacefully and
without arms
3. Freedom to form associations and
unions
4. Freedom to move throughout the
territory of India
5. Freedom to reside and settle in any part
of India
6. Freedom to practice any profession,
occupation, trade or business
 Right Against Exploitation – Article 23-24
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and
forced labour
2. Prohibition of child labour
 Rights to Religious Freedom, Articles 25-28
1. Freedom of Conscience
2. Freedom to manage religious affairs
3. Freedom from payment of taxes for
promotion of any particular religion
4. No religious instruction in government
educational institutions
5. Religious instruction is not compulsory in
private institutions
 Cultural and Educational Rights Articles, 29-
30
 Right to Constitutional Remedies Article 32
The right to constitutional remedies is the
most important right because it makes other
fundamental rights secure. Without it, other
fundamental rights can’t be got enforced.
The courts can issue many kinds of writs to
protect the rights of the citizens:
 Writ of Habeas Corpus
 Writ of Mandamus
 Writ of Prohibition
 Writ of Quo-Warranto
 Writ of Certiorari
Rights and Duties are co-relative and they are
often considered as the two sides of the
same coin. The Union Parliament passed the
Forty-Second Constitutional Amendment
Act in 1976 and through it incorporated a
new part (Part IV) and a new Article (Article
51 A) in the Constitution. The new Article in
the new part provides the following eleven
Fundamental Duties for the Indian Citizens:
 To abide by the Constitution and respect its
Ideals and Institutions, the National Flag and
the National Anthem
 To cherish and follow the Noble Ideals
which inspired our national Struggle for
Freedom
 To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity
and Integrity of India
 To defend the Country and render national
Service when called upon to do so
 To promote Harmony and the Spirit of
Common Brotherhood amongst all the
People of India transcending Religious,
Linguistic and Regional or Sectional
Diversities, to renounce Practices
derogatory to the Dignity of Women
 To value and preserve the Rich Heritage of
our Composite Culture
 To protect and improve the National
Environment including Forests, Lakes, Rivers
and Wildlife and to have Compassion for
Living Creatures
 To develop the Scientific Temper, Humanism
and the Spirit of Inquiry and Reform
 To safeguard Public Property and to abjure
Violence
 To strive towards Excellence in all Sphere of
Individual and collective Activity so that the
Nation rises to Higher Levels of Endeavour
and Achievement
 To provide opportunities concerning the
Education to Children by their parents

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