fundamental rights Flashcards
What is the right to equality?
It guarantees equal rights for everyone, irrespective of religion, gender, caste, race, or place of birth.
It ensures equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination by the State.
Which articles of the Indian Constitution pertain to the right to equality?
Articles 14–18.
These articles include provisions related to equality before law, prohibition of discrimination, and abolition of untouchability.
What does Article 14 of the Indian Constitution state?
It ensures equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.
It prohibits arbitrary discrimination by the state.
What does Article 15 prohibit?
Discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
It ensures no citizen is subjected to disability or restriction based on these grounds.
What is guaranteed under Article 16?
Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
It prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence.
What does Article 17 abolish?
Untouchability.
It recognizes untouchability as a social evil and prohibits its practice.
What is the purpose of Article 18?
To abolish titles that confer unequal status, except military and academic distinctions.
It prohibits the state from conferring titles on individuals.
What are the key rights included in the Right to Freedom?
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of expression
- Freedom of assembly without arms
- Freedom of association
- Freedom to practice any profession
- Freedom to reside in any part of the country
Some rights are subject to reasonable restrictions.
Which articles of the Indian Constitution cover the Right to Freedom?
Articles 19–22.
These articles outline various freedoms and protections for individuals.
What does Article 19(1)(a) guarantee?
Freedom of Speech and Expression.
It allows citizens to express their views freely, with reasonable restrictions possible.
What does Article 20 protect?
Protection in respect of conviction for offences.
It includes provisions against retrospective criminal legislation and double jeopardy.
What does Article 21 guarantee?
Protection of life and personal liberty.
No person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to law.
What is the significance of Article 21A?
It guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years.
This provision was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002.
What does Article 22 provide?
Protection Against Arrest and Detention.
It ensures rights such as being informed of the grounds of arrest and consulting a legal practitioner.
What does Article 23 prohibit?
Traffic in human beings and forced labour.
It makes such acts punishable offenses.
What does Article 24 prohibit?
Employment of children under 14 years in hazardous conditions.
It aims to protect children from exploitation.
What rights are guaranteed under the Right to Freedom of Religion?
- Freedom of conscience
- Right to profess religion
- Right to practice religion
- Right to propagate religion
These rights are outlined in Articles 25-28.
What does Article 25 ensure?
Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion.
It allows individuals to shape their relationship with God.
What does Article 26 allow religious denominations?
To manage their religious affairs and establish institutions for religious and charitable purposes.
It includes rights to own and acquire property.
What does Article 27 prohibit?
Levying taxes for promoting any particular religion.
It upholds the principle of secularism.
What does Article 29 protect?
Interests of minorities regarding language, script, or culture.
It ensures no discrimination in educational admissions based on religion, race, caste, or language.
What rights are provided under Article 30?
Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.
It includes imparting education in their language.
What does the Right to Constitutional Remedies allow?
Citizens to approach the courts if their fundamental rights are violated.
It includes the right to move the Supreme Court directly.
Which article allows the Supreme Court to issue writs?
Article 32.
It includes writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Quo Warranto, Prohibition, and Certiorari.
