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Name of the Student Trainee : Vineetha Mol R.

Optional : Social Science

Candidate Code : 13359009

Year : 2013-2014

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

INTRODUCTION

The constitution proclaims objectives of the Indian Republic through the ideals like Justice, Freedom, Equality, and Fraternity that are highlighted in the preamble.

The constitution has ensured that these are the fundamental rights of an Indian citizen.

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Fundamental rights are the rights granted by the constitution as special protection to the citizens of the country.

Governments are bound to ensure that fundamental rights are not denied to its citizens.

MAJOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Right to freedomRight against exploitationRight to freedom of religionCultural and educational rightsRight to equalityRight to constitutional remedies

RIGHT TO EQUALITY

• This states that all the citizens are equal in front of the law, irrespective of religion, caste, creed, sex or place of birth.

• All people in the country have equal rights to travel on public roads, to enter public places and to use public ponds and wells.

RIGHT TO FREEDOM

The constitution of India guarantees following rights to every citizen of India:

◦Right to freedom of speech and expression◦Right to assemble peaceably and without arms◦Right to form associations or unions◦Right to move freely through the territory of India◦Right to practice any profession

RIGHT AGAINST EXPLOITATION

• This right protects the weaker sections of the society from the threats of the rich and powerful individuals.

• For example, to compel someone to work, to employ children below the age of 14 in mines and industries, to engage in other dangerous work places, and for labour in hotels are forbidden.

RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION

This is a right that ensures secularism.

Every individual in India is entitled to practice the religion of his/her choice.

The nation does not give special consideration to any particular religion.

CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS

• The constitution gives the right to all sections of the people to protect the language, script or culture that is peculiar to themselves.

• This right guarantees compulsory and free education for children between the age of 6 to 14.

RIGHT TO CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDIES

This is the right that ensures the citizen a fundamental right when he is denied the same.

He/she can seek the help of courts in ensuring these rights.

The Supreme Court and the High Courts have the right to intervene in such petitions and pass judgments.

CONCLUSION

Fundamental rights are those rights that are guaranteed to each and every citizen by the Indian constitution.

If any of these rights are violated, individual can approach the High court/Supreme court directly.

REFERENCEText book of Standard IXTeachers’ Hand Book

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