Rights In The Indian Constitution
CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science
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Overview
Fundamental Rights form the core of the Indian Constitution’s protection of individual dignity, equality, liberty, and justice. Part III lists six Fundamental Rights and also places reasonable limits on them. These rights protect citizens from unfair action by the State and also give legal remedies
Key Concepts
A bill of rights is
A bill of rights is a list of rights protected by the Constitution. It prevents the government from acting against individuals unfairly and provides a
These are special rights guaranteed by
These are special rights guaranteed by the Constitution and protected by courts. They can be changed only by amending the Constitution, not by ordinar
This right guarantees equality before law
This right guarantees equality before law, equal protection of laws, prohibition of discrimination, equal opportunity in public employment, abolition
The Constitution allows reservation for backward
The Constitution allows reservation for backward classes that are not adequately represented in state services, and this is not treated as a violation
This right includes freedom of speech
This right includes freedom of speech and expression, peaceful assembly, forming associations, movement, residence, profession, life and personal libe
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and importance of Fundamental Rights in a democracy.
- Identify the six Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Constitution.
- Explain how Fundamental Rights are protected and limited.
- Understand the role of the judiciary in enforcing rights.
- Distinguish Fundamental Rights from Directive Principles of State Policy.
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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