Fundamental Rights And Fundamental Duties — Flashcards

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Fundamental Rights are the rights guaranteed by the Constitution to Indian citizens in Part III. They are justiciable, which means they can be enforced through courts if they are violated.

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They are called fundamental for two reasons: they are mentioned in the Constitution, and they are justiciable, meaning they are enforceable through courts.

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Fundamental Duties are the core duties every citizen is expected to perform. They are listed in Part IV under Article 51-A and are non-justiciable, which means non-performance is not punishable by law…

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Rights and duties are interdependent. Rights give protection and freedom, while duties ensure that the rights of others are respected. They work together like two wheels of a chariot moving smoothly.

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The six Fundamental Rights are: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies.

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Originally, there were seven Fundamental Rights, including Right to Property. It was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights in 1978 by the 44th Constitutional Amendment and is now only a legal ri…

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The Right to Equality establishes the rule of law. It means all persons are equal before law, and no one is above law. It also prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or pla…

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Reservation of posts for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes is a special constitutional provision. It is an exception to the general rule of equality and is not treated as …