Fundamental
Rights in the
Indian
Constitution
Presented byHET THAKAR(230090107222)
SHUBH PATEL(230090107161)
YASH PATEL(230090107246)
IZHAN KAGZI(230090107052)
KAVYA THESIYA(230090107223)
‘GUIDED BY MANAN SIR’
Introduction to Fundamental
Rights
- What are Fundamental Rights?
- Rights guaranteed to every citizen by the Indian Constitution.
- Aim to promote the ideal of a democratic, secular, and
inclusive society.
- Drawn from the American Bill of Rights.
- Importance:
- Protect individual liberties.
- Safeguard democracy.
- Ensure equality and justice for all.
Classification of Fundamental Rights
The Indian Constitution recognizes six categories of Fundamental
Rights:
1. *Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)*
2. *Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22)*
3. *Right Against Exploitation (Articles 23-24)*
4. *Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28)*
5. *Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30)*
6. *Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)*
Right to Equality
(Articles 14-18)
- *Article 14:* Equality before law and equal protection of
laws.
- *Article 15:* Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of
religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
- *Article 16:* Equality of opportunity in public
employment.
- *Article 17:* Abolition of untouchability.
- *Article 18:* Abolition of titles (except military or
academic).
Right to Freedom
(Articles 19-22)*
1 *Article 19:* Six fundamental freedoms (speech, assembly, association, movement, residence,
profession).
2 *Article 20:* Protection in respect of conviction for offences (no ex post facto laws, no double
jeopardy).
-*Article 21:* Protection of life and personal liberty.
3
-*Article 22:* Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
Right Against Exploitation
& Freedom of Religion*
- *Right to Freedom
- *Right Against
of Religion (Articles
Exploitation (Articles 23-
25-28):*
24):*
- Ensures freedom
- Prohibits human
to practice, profess,
trafficking and forced
and propagate
labor.
religion.
- Prohibits child labor in
- Provides
hazardous industries.
protection for
religious institutions.
Cultural and Educational Rights & Right to
Constitutional Remedies*
- *Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30):*
- Protects rights of minorities to preserve their language,
script, and culture.
- Right to establish and administer educational institutions of
their choice.
*Right to Constitutional
Remedies
- Right (Article the
to approach 32):*courts (especially the Supreme Court)
for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
- Described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the "heart and soul" of
the Constitution.
Conclusion
- *Summary:*
- Fundamental Rights are essential for safeguarding
individual liberties and ensuring democratic governance.
- They balance individual freedoms with societal interests.
- *Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Vision:*
- "The most significant part of the Constitution."
- *Call to Action:*
- Respect and protect your rights and the rights of others.
Thank You
