The Indian Constitution provides for a range of fundamental rights, which are guaranteed to all citizens of the country. These rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution and are considered to be the cornerstone of Indian democracy.
Some of the key fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution include:
- Right to Equality: This includes the right to equal treatment before the law, prohibition of discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth, and the guarantee of equal opportunity in matters of employment.
- Right to Freedom: This includes the right to freedom of speech and expression, freedom of assembly, freedom of movement, freedom of association, freedom of religion, and freedom to practice any profession or trade.
- Right against Exploitation: This includes the prohibition of trafficking in human beings, forced labor, and child labor.
- Right to Freedom of Religion: This includes the right to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate any religion.
- Cultural and Educational Rights: This includes the right to preserve one’s culture, language, and script, and the right to education.
- Right to Life and Personal Liberty: This includes the right to life, the right to personal liberty, and the right to live with human dignity.
- Right to Constitutional Remedies: This includes the right to move the courts for the enforcement of fundamental rights, and the right to judicial review of laws and administrative actions.
These fundamental rights are not absolute and can be subject to reasonable restrictions in certain circumstances, such as for the protection of public order, morality, or national security. However, any such restrictions must be reasonable and cannot violate the basic principles of the Constitution.
