Flash Cards: RIGHTS IN THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

Fundamental Rights are essential rights protected by the Constitution, ensuring individual freedoms and limiting government power.

It includes equality before law, prohibition of discrimination, equality of opportunity in public employment, abolition of untouchability and titles.

Prohibits trafficking in human beings, forced labor, and employment of children in hazardous jobs.

It guarantees freedom of conscience, profession, practice, and propagation of religion, subject to public order and morality.

They protect the culture and language of minorities and grant them the right to establish educational institutions.

It allows individuals to approach the courts for enforcement of their Fundamental Rights if violated.

A Bill of Rights is a formal declaration of the rights of citizens, essential in democratic systems to safeguard individual liberties.

It allows the government to detain individuals suspected of being a threat without trial, typically limited to three months.

The judiciary protects Fundamental Rights by declaring laws or actions that violate them as unconstitutional.

Directive Principles are non-justiciable guidelines for state policy; Fundamental Rights are enforceable rights for individuals.

It ensures that all citizens have equal chances to compete for public employment and positions without discrimination.

It eliminates discrimination based on caste, promoting equality and dignity for all individuals.

A Fundamental Right that ensures free and compulsory education for all children aged 6 to 14 years.

It orders that a detained person be brought before the court to determine if their detainment is lawful.

It includes the right to live with dignity, freedom from exploitation, and access to basic needs such as shelter and livelihood.

Discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth is prohibited.

Many believe that Fundamental Rights are absolute, but they can be subject to reasonable restrictions by the government.

It protects and promotes human rights through investigation and recommendations based on complaints of violations.