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Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution

The Indian Constitution has a list of rights referred to as "Fundamental Rights." All Indians are guaranteed the fundamental rights necessary to live in peace and harmony as countrymen. In this article, we examine Indian citizens' fundamental rights under the Indian Constitution.


Every citizen is treated equally under the law thanks to the right to equality. Therefore, everyone is treated equally regardless of their age, gender, caste, creed, religion, language, and social standing. All people are treated equally thanks to the right to equality. It is against the law in India to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, caste, gender, or place of birth.



Here are The following articles of the Indian Constitution guarantee everyone's right to equality.


Article 14: Equal protection under the law

Article 15: It is unlawful to discriminate solely on the basis of sex, religion, race, caste, or place of birth.

Article 16: Equal opportunity  is outlined

Article 17: untouchability is eliminated in this article.

Article 18: Military and scholarly distinctions are protected from the abolishment of titles.

Right to Freedom

Six liberties are guaranteed to Indian citizens by the Constitution. The right to freedom guarantees that Indian citizens can go about their daily lives in peace without being subjected to excessive limitations, harassment, or government supervision.

Following are the six fundamental liberties listed in Article 19 of the Constitution:


  • Speech and expression rights

  • freedom to gather peacefully without using force

  • Having the right to establish groups, unions, and cooperative societies

  • freedom to roam about without restriction on Indian soil

  • freedom to live and dwell anywhere in Indian territory

  • Freedom to engage in any occupation, trade, or company and to practise any vocation


Right against Exploitation

All Indian citizens have a right not to be taken advantage of or mistreated. The Constitution's right against exploitation safeguards minors, the weak, and the poor from forced labour, child labour, and human trafficking.


All Indians have a right against exploitation under the following Constitutional Articles:


Article 23: Prohibition of forced labour and human trafficking

Article 24: Children may not be employed (Employment for the Indian below the age of 14 years is not possible.)


Right to Religious Freedom

India is a secular nation where members of all faiths coexist together. Indian individuals are free to follow any religion they choose and engage in rituals or other actions that conform to their beliefs. According to the Constitution, no religion is given favour over another and is treated equally before the State. Indian citizens are also allowed to practise, preach, and spread any religion they choose.


The following Constitutional Articles guarantee the freedom of religion:


Article 25: Conscience-freedom and the free exercise, professing, and propagation of religion

Article 26: The right to freely conduct religious activities

Article 27: Freedom from paying taxes to support a specific religion or religious denomination. No one is required to pay taxes to support or uphold a certain religion or religious denomination.

Article 28: Freedom to attend religious instruction or worship in specific educational institutions is guaranteed


Educational and Cultural Rights


The Constitution's Cultural and Education Rights protect the rights and traditions of minorities. Furthermore, the Constitution guarantees the right to preserve and develop any language and script used by a community.

Cultural and educational rights are protected by the following Constitutional Articles:


Article 29: Minority interests are protected

Article 30: Minorities have the right to found and run educational institutions.


Access to Constitutional Redress

Indian individuals have the legal right to seek redress in a court of law in the event that their fundamental rights are violated. Additionally, this right grants courts the authority to uphold or protect citizens' fundamental rights as outlined in the Constitution.

Article 32: Resources for Rights Enforcement


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