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SOCIAL SCIENCEF.A. 4 ALBUM MAKING
TOPIC: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF INDIA
SUBMITTED BY: NAME: JIBIN JOSEPHCLASS: IX. ADATE:
29/12/2015SCHOOL: INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL, RAK, UAE
Fundamental Rights Fundamental Rights are incorporated from
Article 12 to 35 in the Third Chapter of the Indian Constitution
Rights which are the basic facilities which we need for our growth.
These are the claims of individual recognised by the society and
enforced by the State. The existence of Democracy cant be imagined
without Fundamental Rights in India because Rights are the pillars
of Democracy
Fundamental rights we enjoy.
Right to EqualityRight to FreedomRight against ExploitationRight
to Freedom of ReligionCultural and Educational RightsRight to
Constitutional Remedies
Fundamental rightsWhat are fundamental rights?The basic rights
of an individual to live life with safety and security.Enshrined in
the constitution and safeguarded by the StateGuaranteed to all
citizensDifficult for the State to withdraw these Rights. The
process to make any changes is very cumbersomeIf these rights are
violated by any individual, corporate body or any arm of the State,
the affected party can go to Court.
Why do we call these Rights Fundamental?
These Rights are incorporated in the third Chapter of the
Constitution of India.They afford a basis for the development of an
Individual.The people and officials of India are ought to enjoy
these rights.
Nature of RightsFundamental rights are equal for all.Rights are
justiciable Article 32Fundamental rights are not absolute.They
limit the authority of the central and state
governments.Fundamental rights distinguish between citizens and
foreign nationals.They can be suspended during emergency.Parliament
can amend Fundamental rights.
Importance of Human Rights
Foundation of democracyCheck on the arbitrariness of the
GovernmentCreate proper conditions for the development of
MenFoundation of Rule of lawEstablishment of Secular
stateProtection of the interests of the minoritiesReconciliation
between individual interests and social interests.
Right to equality
Equality before law and equal protection of lawProhibition of
untouchabilityArticle 14 Article 15 Prohibition of discrimination
on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of
birthArticle 16 Equality of opportunity in matters of public
employmentArticle 17 Article 18 Abolition of titles, Military and
academic distinctions are, however, exempted
Right to equality(i) Equality before Law :- Article 14 of the
constitution guarantees that all citizens shall be equally
protected by the laws of the country
(ii) Social equality and equal access to public areas:- Article
15 of the constitution states that no person shall be discriminated
on the basis of caste, colour, language etc. Every person shall
have equal access to public places like public parks, museums,
wells, bathing Ghats and temples etc. However, the State may make
any special provision for women and children.
Right to equality(iii) Equality in matters of public
employment:- Article 16 of the constitution lays down that the
State cannot discriminate against anyone in the matters of
employment. All citizens can apply for government jobs.(iv)
Abolition of untouchability :- Article 17 of the constitution
abolishes the practice of untouchability. Practice of
untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by
law.(v) Abolition of Titles:- Article 18 of the constitution
prohibits the State from conferring any titles. Citizens of India
cannot accept titles from a foreign State.
Right to freedom
Protection against arrest and detention in certain
casesGuarantees the citizens of India the following six
fundamentals freedoms:-Freedom of Speech and ExpressionFreedom of
AssemblyFreedom of form AssociationsFreedom of MovementFreedom of
Residence and SettlementFreedom of Profession, Occupation, Trade
and BusinessProtection in respect of conviction for
offensesProtection of life and personal libertyArticle 19 Article
20 Article 21 Article 22
Right to freedom(i) Freedom of Speech and expression, which
enable an individual to participate in public activities. The
phrase, "freedom of press" has not been used in Article 19, but
freedom of expression includes freedom of press.(ii) Freedom to
assemble peacefully without arms, on which the State can impose
reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order and the
sovereignty and integrity of India.(iii) Freedom to form
associations or unions on which the State can impose reasonable
restrictions on this freedom in the interest of public order,
morality and the sovereignty and integrity of India.
Right to freedom(iv) Freedom to move freely throughout the
territory of India though reasonable restrictions can be imposed on
this right in the interest of the general public, for example,
restrictions may be imposed on movement and travelling, so as to
control epidemics.(v) Freedom to reside and settle in any part of
the territory of India which is also subject to reasonable
restrictions by the State in the interest of the general public or
for the protection of the schedule tribes because certain
safeguards as are envisaged here seem to be justified to protect
indigenous and tribal peoples from exploitation and coercion.
Right to freedom(vi) Freedom to practice any profession or to
carry on any occupation, trade or business on which the State may
impose reasonable restrictions in the interest of the general
public. Thus, there is no right to carry on a business which is
dangerous or immoral.
Right against exploitation
No child below the age of 14 can be employed Trafficking in
human beings prohibitedArticle 23 Article 24
Right against exploitation, Article-23-24
Prohibition of Traffic in human beings and forced labour
Article-23: This article prohibits the traffic in human beings and
forced labour.Prohibition of compulsory services Article-23 : Under
this article the state cannot force people to do compulsory service
for public purposes.Prohibition of Child Labour Article-24:
Children below the age of fourteen years will not be allowed to
work in factories, mines or in other dangerous places so that their
health is not adversely affected.
Right to freedom of religion
Freedom as to attendance at religious ceremonies in certain
educational institutions Freedom of conscience and free profession,
practice and propagation of religion:-Article 25 Article 26 Freedom
to manage religious affairsArticle 27 Prohibits taxes on religious
groundsArticle 28
Right to freedom of religion
Freedom to profess and propagate any religion, Article-25Freedom
to manage religious affairs, Article-26Freedom not to pay taxes for
the promotion of any particular religion, Article-27No religious
instructions in government educational institutions,
Article-28(1)In private educational institutions religious
education is not against the will, Article-28(3)
Cultural & educational Rights
Omitted by the 44th Amendment ActRight of minorities to
establish and administer educational institutionsArticle 29
Protection of interests of minoritiesArticle 30 Article 31
Cultural & educational Rights
Protection of interest of minorities, Article-29(1)Freedom to
get admission in educational institutions, Article-29(2)Right to
minorities to establish educational institutions, Article-30(1)No
discrimination while giving grants-Article-30(2)
Right to constitutional remedies
The right to move the Supreme Court in case of their violation
(called Soul and heart of the Constitution by BR Ambedkar)Article
32
ARTICLEIMAGEABOUTArticle 14Equality before LawArticle 15No
Discrimination on grounds of Reiligon, Race, Caste, Gender or Place
of BirthArticle 16Equal opportunity in Public Employment
ARTICLEIMAGEABOUTArticle 17Against UntouchabilityArticle
18Abolition of titles except Military and AcademicArticle 19Freedom
of Speech, Assembly, Association, Movement, Settlement,
Profession
ARTICLEIMAGEABOUTArticle 20Protection against convictionArticle
21Protection of Life and Personal LibertyArticle 22Protection from
Arrest in special cases
ARTICLEIMAGEABOUTArticle 23Against Human TraffickingArticle
24Against Child LabourArticle 25Freedom of practice of Religion
ARTICLEIMAGEABOUTArticle 26Manage Religious AffairsArticle
27Prohibit taxes on religious groundsArticle 28Freedom to attend
religious events in educational institutions
ARTICLEIMAGEABOUTArticle 29Protection of MinoritiesArticle
30Right of Minorities to run Educational InstitutionsArticle
32Approach supreme court if rights violated
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