Question

Explain the all Fundamental Rights granted to its citizens by the Government of India.

Answer 1

The rights mentioned in the Constitution are fundamental to our life and are given a special status. They are called Fundamental Rights. There are six Fundamental Rights:
(i) Right to Equality. It ensures equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws which means that the laws apply in the same manner to all, regardless of a person's status. This is called the rule of law. It means that no person is above the law. There cannot be any distinction between a political leader, government official and an ordinary citizen. The government shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds of religion, caste, ethnicity, sex or place of birth. Every citizen shall have access to public places like cinema halls, hotels etc. The same principle applies to public jobs. All citizens have equality of opportunity in matters relating to employment or appointment to any position in the government.
(ii) Right to Freedom. Freedom means absence of constraints. But one cannot exercise their freedom, in such a mariner that violates others' right to freedom. Accordingly, the government can impose certain reasonable restrictions on our freedoms in the larger interests of the society. The Indian Constitution guarantees following rights to its citizens:.
(a) Right to assemble in a peaceful manner.
(b) Right to form associations and unions.
(c) Right to move freely throughout the country, reside in any part of the country.
(d) Right to practice any profession, or to Carry on any occupation, trade or business.
(e) Right to personal liberty.
(iii) Right against Exploitation.
(a) The Constitution prohibits 'traffic in human beings'. Traffic here means selling and buying of human beings, usually women, for immoral purposes.
(b) It prohibits forced labour or begar in any form.
(c) It also prohibits child labour. No one can employ a child below the age of fourteen to work in any factory or mine or in any other hazardous work.
(iv) Right to Freedom of Religion. In India, people follow different religions. Therefore, India remained neutral in matters of religion and chose to be a secular country. A secular state or a country is one that does not establish any one religion as, official religion. Every person has a right to profess, practice and propagate the religion he or she believes in. Every religious group or sect is free to manage its religious affairs.
(v) Cultural and Educational Rights. The Cultural and Educational Rights is one of the six fundamental rights that have been granted to us in the Indian Constitution. This right allows every citizen of India to conserve his/her language and culture.
(vi) Right to Constitutional Remedies. The Fundamental Rights in the Constitution are important because they are enforceable. This is called the Right to. Constitutional Remedies. It authorises the citizens to approach the Supreme Court or the High Court of a state (court of law) in case of any denial of Fundamental. Rights. The courts can issue various types of writs to safeguard the Fundamental Rights. of a citizen. When any of our rights are violated we Can seek remedy through courts.