Book Description

The Indian Constitution guarantees a comprehensive set of rights to its citizens. These rights are enshrined in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the Constitution, often referred to as the Fundamental Rights. Here’s an overview of the key rights guaranteed: Right to Equality (Articles 14-18): This includes equality before law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth, and equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22): This encompasses the freedoms of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession. Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24): This prohibits trafficking in human beings and forced labour. Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28): This guarantees freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion. Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30): These provide protection to minorities to conserve their language, script, or culture and the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions. Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32): This empowers citizens to move to the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights through writs like habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, and quo warranto. Additionally, the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Constitution) lay down the aims and objectives to be taken into consideration by the government while formulating policies and making laws. Though not enforceable by the courts, these principles are fundamental to the governance of the country. The Constitution also guarantees other important rights such as the right to life and personal liberty (Article 21), which has been interpreted expansively by the Supreme Court to include various aspects such as the right to privacy, dignity, clean environment, and adequate nutrition. Overall, the Indian Constitution provides a robust framework of rights designed to ensure justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity to all citizens.