Fundamental Rights

• Part III
• Article 12 - 35
• The idea of fundamental rights has been taken from U S Constitution
• Fundamental rights are justiciable.
• Part III of the constitution is called the Magnacarta of India and key stone of the constitution.
• Guardian of the fundamental rights are Supreme Court and High Court.
• Sardar Vallabhai Patel is the architect of fundamental rights.
• In the original constitution included 7 fundamental rights. But the Janatha Govt. by the 44th ammendment Act of 1978 deleted right to property (Article 31) from the list of fundamental rights.
• Thus now there are only six fundamental rights.
• Back bone of Fundamental Rights - Article 19
• Fundamental of Fundamental Rights - Article 32
• Foundation of Fundamental Rights - Article 21

1. Right to equality (Article 14-18)
2. Right to freedom (Article 19-22)
3. Right against exploitation (Article 23-24)
4. Right to freedom of religion (Article 25-28)
5. Cultural and Educational rights (Article 29-30)
6. Right to constitutional remedies (Article 32)

Articles

Artilce 14 - Equality before law

Article 15 - Protection from discrimination

Article 16 - Provides equality of opportunities in matter of public employment

Article 17 - Abolishes untouchability

Article 18 - Abolishes titles except military and academic

Article 19 - Six freedoms

Article 20 - Protection in respect of conviction for offences

Article 21 - Protection of life and personal liberty

Article 21A - Right to education

Article 22 - Protection against arrest and detention

Article 23 - Prohibition of Slavery

Article 24 - Prohibition of child labour

Article 32 - Right to constitutional remedies