By the end of this lesson, you'll solve:
"If the government passes a law that violates your fundamental rights, you can go straight to the Supreme Court! Which 6 rights protect you?"
The 6 Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution (Part III, Articles 12-35). They are enforceable by courts — if the government violates them, you can go directly to the Supreme Court under Article 32.
Key Points
- 1Right to Equality (Art. 14-18): Equal before law, no discrimination by religion/caste/gender
- 2Right to Freedom (Art. 19-22): Speech, assembly, movement, profession, and personal liberty
- 3Right against Exploitation (Art. 23-24): No forced labor, no child labor in factories
- 4Right to Freedom of Religion (Art. 25-28): Freedom to practice, profess, and propagate religion
- 5Cultural & Educational Rights (Art. 29-30): Minorities can preserve their culture and run institutions
- 6Right to Constitutional Remedies (Art. 32): "Heart and soul of Constitution" — Dr. Ambedkar
Pro Tip
Remember the 6 rights with: "Every Freedom Ends Religious Conflict Respectfully" → Equality, Freedom, Exploitation, Religion, Cultural, Remedies!
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