Fundamental rights of Indian citizens
Table of Contents
Introduction
The constitution of India1 provides certain fundamental rights to every citizen of India. The fundamental rights are listed in Part III of the Constitution under the heading of “Fundamental Rights”. There are total 24 Articles (Article 12 to Article 35) in Part III. First two articles (Article 12 and 13) provide definition of some relevant terms like “State”, “law”, “laws in force” etc.
The Fundamental Rights are stated in the following 22 articles (Article 14 to 35). The Rights are classified under following headings.
a) “Right to equality”: Article 14 states “The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.”
b) “Right to freedom”
c) “Right against exploitation”
d) “Right to freedom of religion”
e) “Cultural and educational right”
f) “Right to Constitutional remedies”
References
1. Constitution Of India. Available on Official Website of Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India athttp://lawmin.nic.in/coi/coiason29july08.pdf.