UPPCS·Concept
Fundamental Rights: Your Constitutional Shield
Part III (Articles 12-35) of the Indian Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights, protecting citizens from state overreach and ensuring a life of dignity. These rights are justiciable, meaning you can go to court to enforce them. They are the bedrock of Indian democracy, promoting liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Key points
- Right to Equality (Art. 14-18): Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
- Right to Freedom (Art. 19-22): Includes freedom of speech, expression, assembly, association, movement, and profession.
- Right against Exploitation (Art. 23-24): Prohibits human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour.
- Right to Freedom of Religion (Art. 25-28): Guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice, and propagate religion.
- Cultural and Educational Rights (Art. 29-30): Protects the interests of minorities.
- Right to Constitutional Remedies (Art. 32): The "heart and soul" of the Constitution, allowing citizens to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of their rights.
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Posted 26 June 2026. More daily posts →