Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties By Praveen Sir on #ParikshaJunction

For the proper working of the country’s democratic system, the Constitution of India has provided specific provisions to the citizens and state. The Fundamental Rights are provided in Part III of the Constitution as the essential tool for safeguarding the rights and lives of the citizens. Part IV of the Constitution gives the #DirectivePrinciples of State policies. Provisions in this part provide the state with the directions to form policies and laws. Finally, Part IVA of the Constitution provides #FundamentalDuties for the people of India. These duties serve as a reminder for the people of their responsibilities towards the country. Fundamental Rights #Fundamentalrights are given in Part III of the Indian Constitution from #Articles12 to #Article35 They are an essential feature of the #IndianConstitution. These rights are necessary for the peaceful and dignified existence of the country’s citizens. The Indian Constitution that deals with the people’s fundamental rights are often described as the Magna Carta of the Indian Constitution. Fundamental rights are called fundamental because the Constitution guarantees them as its fundamental laws. The state cannot take away these rights from any individual. That said, there can be certain limitations to these rights. The Constitution of the United States inspires the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution. The Fundamental Rights given by the Indian Constitution can be classified as: Right to Equality The Fundamental Rights from Articles 14 to 18 deal with the right to equality. These rights ensure that everyone is treated equally without discrimination and equal employment opportunities. Right to Freedom / #righttofreedom The rights from Articles 19 to 22 touch upon the concept of the right to freedom. Provisions in these articles deal with different kinds of personal freedom, choices, and dignity. Article 19 gives the freedom of six rights that include the right to free speech and expression, freedom of assembly, freedom of forming an association, freedom of movement, freedom of residence, and freedom of choosing any profession.