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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 enforceable by the courts, subject to certain conditions.

These Rights are called Fundamental Rights because of two reasons:

They are enshrined in the constitution which guarantees them.

They are Justiciable (enforceable by courts). In case of a violation, a person can approach a court of law.

List of Fundamental Rights

The six Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution along with the Constitutional Articles related to
them are mentioned below:

Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)

➤ Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22)

➤ Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24)

➤ Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28)

➤ Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30)

Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)

1. RIGHT TO EQUALITY (ARTICLES 14-18)

Right to Equality guarantees equal rights for everyone, irrespective of religion, gender, caste,
Constitution of hid

It ensures equal employment opportunities. in the raceres plautst discrimination by the state in matters
of emplwell as into the basis of cate or religion, etc. This right also includes the abolition of titles as well
as untouchability government and

2.RIGHT TO FREEDOM (ARTICLES 19-22)

Freedom is one of the most important ideals cherished by any democratic society. The Indian
constitution guarantees Freedom to citizens. The Right to Freedom 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

3. 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.

4. RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION (ARTICLES 25-28)

This indicates the Secular nature of the 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 practise his or her faith establish and maintain religious and
charitable institutions.

5.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.

6. Right to Constitutional Remedies (32-35)

The constitution guarantees remedies if the Fundamental Rights of the citizens 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 enforcing Fundamental Rights.

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