Fundamental Rights and Duties

Vocabulary flashcards covering the Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, and associated key terminology from the Indian Constitution.

Fundamental Rights

Rights guaranteed to Indian citizens irrespective of caste, birthplace, religion, or gender that are essential for intellectual, moral, and spiritual development, enforceable in a Court of Law.

Right to Property

The former seventh fundamental right in the Constitution of India that was abolished after the 44th Amendment Act.

Right to Equality

The fundamental rights covered under Articles 14 to 18 of the Constitution of India that prohibit discrimination based on age, race, gender, caste, religion, or place of birth and guarantee equal opportunities in employment and legal justice.

Right to Freedom

The fundamental rights covered under Articles 19 to 22 of the Constitution of India providing various freedoms to citizens, subject to specific constitutional restrictions.

Restrictions on Freedom of Speech and Expression

The seven grounds for limiting speech in India: national security, cordial relations with foreign nations, public order, decency and morality, contempt of court, incitement to offences, and defamation.

Right Against Exploitation

The fundamental rights covered under Articles 23 and 24 that prohibit human trafficking, forced labour, and the employment of children under the age of 14 anywhere.

Right to Freedom of Religion

The fundamental rights covered under Articles 25 to 28 of the Constitution of India giving every citizen the right to practise any religion of their choice equally and impartially.

Cultural and Educational Rights

The fundamental rights covered under Articles 29 and 30 that guarantee citizens the ability to maintain their cultures and languages and grant minorities the right to establish their own educational institutions.

Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act

An act passed in 2009, following education being made a fundamental right in 2002, guaranteeing free and compulsory education to every child between the age of 6 and 14 years.

Right to Constitutional Remedies

The fundamental rights under Articles 32 to 35 that allow citizens to approach the High Court or Supreme Court of India against violations of fundamental rights, termed by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the Indian Constitution.

Fundamental Duties

A list of 11 civic and moral responsibilities of every Indian citizen, including respecting the National Flag and National Anthem, protecting sovereignty, and sending children aged 6 to 14 years to school.

Directive Principles of State Policy

A set of guidelines and instructions laid down by the Constitution of India for the government to apply while making laws to promote social and economic welfare.

Amendment

Any addition or change made in the law.

Human Trafficking

The practice of transporting people illegally for the purpose of forced labour.

Offense

An illegal act.

Linguistic

Related to language.