Fundamental Rights Of The Indian Constitution
Introduction
Indian Constitution guarantees several fundamental Civil Liberties to all persons, both individually and collectively which are also known as Fundamental Rights. Articles 12 to 35 contained in Part III of the Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights. Fundamental Rights are justifiable and guaranteed in the form of six categories.
These fundamental rights are:
Right to equality, Right to freedom, Right against exploitation, Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and educational rights, and Right to constitutional remedies.
Six Fundamental Rights
The Indian Constitution's Part III outlines fundamental rights. They are:
• Right to Equality (Articles 14 – 18):
The right to equality includes equality before the law, prohibition of discrimination on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth, and the provision of equal opportunity in employment-related matters.
• Right to Freedom (Articles 19 – 22):
Rights to free speech, assembly, association, or union-building, movement, residence, and the ability to participate in any profession or occupation (some of these rights are subject to security of the State, friendly relations with foreign countries, public order, decency or morality).
• Right against Exploitation (Articles 23–24):
This right forbids all forms of forced labor, including child labor, as well as human trafficking.
• Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25–28):
Right to the exercise of one's conscience and to the free exercise, professing, and spreading of one's religion.
• Educational and Cultural Rights (Articles 29 – 30):
The rights of minorities in terms of language, culture, and religion are safeguarded by cultural and educational rights. It makes an attempt to protect each community's customs and heritage.
• Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32-35): Right to constitutional remedies give the right to the public to directly approach the Supreme Court if any of these fundamental rights are violated.
Conclusion
Fundamental Rights serve as a shield for citizens from the government and are essential to maintaining the rule of law. These rights cannot be violated by the government because they are clearly granted to the people by the constitution. The government must defend these rights and is totally accountable to the courts. The fundamental rights are thus applicable to all individuals with reasonable restrictions. These rights only last as long as they don't threaten state security, law and order, or standards of decency.