The document summarizes the key rights and duties outlined in the Indian Constitution. It discusses the fundamental rights guaranteed to citizens, including rights to equality, freedom of speech and religion, and constitutional remedies. It also outlines the fundamental duties of citizens, which were introduced through the 42nd amendment to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and promote harmony. The duties include respecting the flag and anthem, defending the nation, preserving the environment, and obtaining education between ages 6-14. In conclusion, it emphasizes that fundamental rights and duties are only effective if practiced to make progress as a society.
1. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF
INDIAN CONSTITUTION
BY: Kartikeya Gupta , class-7H
2. INTRODUCTION
Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It lays down the framework
defining principles powers and duties of government institutions and sets out
fundamental rights directive principles and duties of citizens. It is the longest written
constitution of any sovereign country in the world containing 448 articles in 25 parts,
12 schedules, 5 appendices and 98 amendments (Out of 120 constitution amendment
bills)
3. Besides the English version, there is an official Hindi translation. Dr. Bhimrao Ramji
Ambedkar is widely regarded as The Father of the Indian Constitution.
4. Fundamental Rights
• Fundamental rights is a charter of rights in Constitution of India.
• Part -lll of the Indian constitution contains the list of fundamental rights.
• It guarantees civil liberties such that all Indians can lead their lives in peace and
harmony.
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6. Right to equality
• It refers to the equality in the eyes of law, discarding any unfairness on grounds
of caste, creed, race, religion, place of birth & gender. All human beings are
born free and are equal in dignity and rights.
7. Right to freedom
• This right provides various freedoms-
• Freedom of speech and expression, Freedom to form association or union, Freedom to
move throughout the territory of India, Freedom to reside and settle in any territory of
India & Freedom to practice any profession.
8. Right against exploitation
• This right aim at protecting citizens from environmental, domestic and work hazards it
consists of two major provisions first is the abolition of forced labour and second is the
abolition of employing of the children under 14 years of age
9. Right to freedom of religion
• It supports the freedom of an individual or group that every citizen has the right to practice
and promote their religion peacefully. The concept is generally recognized also to include
the freedom to change religion and not to follow any religion.
10. Cultural and educational right
• This right allows every citizen of India to have a cultural and education up to where that
person wants. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution on basis
of religion, race, caste ,language or any of them.
11. Right to constitutional remedies
• It protects the rights of the citizens, they can stand up and fight for their fundamental
rights in case any of the rights denied to the resident of the country, the individual or the
party has the right to present their case in a court.
12. Fundamental Duties
• Fundamental duties are the ones that are recognized as moral obligations the citizens are
expected to perform.
• Article 51 under part -IVA of the constitution of India speaks of the fundamental duties.
• It was through the 42nd amendment that these duties were introduced in the constitution.
13. Fundamental Duties
• 1 . To respect the national flag and the national anthem.
• 2. To cherish and follow the noble ideas which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
• 3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
• 4. Citizens should be ready to defend and render national service towards India.
14. 5. To promote harmony and the spirit of brotherhood among all
people of India on religious or sectional diversity and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of
women.
6. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
7. Natural environment including the forest, lakes rivers and wildlife
are expected to be preserved by the citizens.
8. To develop the scientific temper humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
9 .To safeguard public property and to avoid violence.
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Fundamental Duties
15. • 10. People are expected for the excellence of all the individuals and collective activities to
help in the development of the country.
• 11. To provide opportunities for education to child between the age of 6 to 14 years
Fundamental Duties
16. CONCLUSION
• Fundamental rights and duties are of no use until we use our rights for the betterment of
our society. Only written things are of no use until we make it in our practice.
• It's time we leave our differences behind to come together and fight for things that are
fundamentally right.
• TOGETHER WE CAN AND WILL MAKE BETTER INDIA.