Fundamental Rights of Indians




Fundamental Rights of Indians :



CONSTITUTION OF INDIA - Part III (Articles 12 – 35) - guarantees these. (Subject to certain conditions, some exceptions and reasonable restrictions)


Right to Equality :


  1. before law and equal protection of laws

  2. irrespective of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth

  3. of opportunity in public employment

  4. by abolition of untouchability and titles



Right to Freedom :


  1. of expression, assembly, association, movement, residence and profession

  2. of certain protections in respect of conviction for offences

  3. of protection of life and personal liberty

  4. of free and compulsory education for children between the age of six and fourteen years

  5. of protection against arrest and detention in certain cases




Right against Exploitation :


  1. for prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

  2. for prohibition of employment of children in hazardous jobs




Right to Freedom of Religion :

  • freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion

  • freedom to manage religious affairs

  • freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion

  • freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in educational institutions wholly maintained by the State





    Cultural and Educational Rights :


    1. for protection of interests of minorities to conserve their language, script and culture

    2. for minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice




    Right to Constitutional Remedies :


    1. by issuance of directions or orders or writs by the Supreme Court and High Courts for enforcement of these Fundamental Rights.




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