The fundamental rights of Indian citizens are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution of India. These rights are considered essential for the overall development, dignity, and well-being of individuals. Here are the fundamental rights along with the corresponding articles in the Indian Constitution:
Right to Equality:
This includes equality before the law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth, and equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
Article 14: Equality before law
Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
Article 16: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
Article 17: Abolition of untouchability
Article 18: Abolition of titles
Right to Freedom:
This includes the freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement throughout the territory of India, residence, and the right to practice any profession or occupation.
Article 19: Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, expression, assembly, association, movement, and residence
Article 20: Protection in respect of conviction for offenses
Article 21: Protection of life and personal liberty
Article 21A: Right to education
Right against Exploitation:
This includes prohibition of forced labor, trafficking of humans, and child labor.
Article 23: Prohibition of trafficking in human beings and forced labor
Article 24: Prohibition of child labor
Right to Freedom of Religion:
Every citizen has the right to freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice, and propagate any religion of their choice.
Article 25: Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion
Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs
Article 27: Freedom from payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion
Article 28: Freedom from attending religious instruction or worship in educational institutions
Cultural and Educational Rights:
This includes the right to protect and preserve one’s culture, the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice, and the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.
Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities
Article 30: Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
Right to Constitutional Remedies:
This includes the right to move to the Supreme Court or the High Courts for the enforcement of fundamental rights through writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, and quo warranto.
Article 32: Right to move to the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights
Article 226: Power of High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights
These fundamental rights are guaranteed to every citizen of India, irrespective of their religion, caste, gender, or any other criteria. They serve as a foundation for the protection and promotion of individual liberties and social justice in the country.
