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Fundamental Rights

Quick Points to Remember

• Fundamental rights are basic rights
• Given in Article 12 to 35 of the constitution
• 6 fundamental rights are given in the constitution
• Citizens can approach the supreme court for violation of fundamental rights

Introduction
A right is a virtue to do something that is morally correct. The constitution of India
gives us six Fundamental rights to protect our dignity and ensure there is no kind of
exploitation.
These rights are also called basic rights and must be given irrespective of our caste,
creed, gender etc.
Key Points

• The fundamental rights are universally recognized.
• These are necessary for overall human development and for the sake of
humanity.
• The six fundamental rights given by the constitution are: Right to Equality,
Right to Freedom, Right against exploitation, Right to freedom of religion,
Cultural and educational rights and Right to constitutional remedies.
• Recently, the Supreme Court has also recognized the Right to Privacy as a
fundamental right.
• The fundamental rights are given in Article 12 to 35 of the constitution.

Right to Equality

• It is covered under article 14-18 of the constitution
• This right promises us that the law sees everybody equally.

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