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Fundamental Rights, Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Political Science

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Concept and Importance of Rights

  • Rights are essential needs of social life that enable human beings to achieve excellence and overall development
  • Rights originate in society, not independently - 'No society, no rights'
  • State doesn't create rights but preserves and protects socially accepted rights through courts
2

Fundamental Rights (Articles 14-32)

  • Located in Part III of Indian Constitution
  • Originally 7 rights, now 6 after removal of Right to Property in 1978
  • Six current Fundamental Rights: Equality, Freedom, Against Exploitation, Religious Freedom, Cultural & Educational, Constitutional Remedies
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Detailed Analysis of Fundamental Rights

  • Article 14: Equality before law and equal protection of law for all persons in India
  • Article 15: No discrimination on basis of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth
  • Article 16: Equality of opportunity in public employment
4

Fundamental Duties (Article 51A)

  • Added by 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976 under Part IV-A
  • India is one of the few democratic countries to include fundamental duties
  • Originally 10 duties, 11th duty added later regarding education of children

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Basic human rights guaranteed byMoral and civic obligations of citizensGuidelines for the government in policyEnsures equal treatment before lawKnown as the 'heart and soul'

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