FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

1. WELCOME

2. Name of the
Student Trainee : Vineetha Mol
R.
Optional : Social
Science
Candidate Code : 13359009
Year : 2013-2014

3. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

5. INTRODUCTION
The constitution proclaims objectives of the
Indian Republic through the ideals like Justice,
Freedom, Equality, and Fraternity that are
highlighted in the preamble.
The constitution has ensured that these are the
fundamental rights of an Indian citizen.

6. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
Fundamental rights are the rights granted by
the constitution as special protection to the
citizens of the country.
Governments are bound to ensure that
fundamental rights are not denied to its
citizens.

8. MAJOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
Right to freedom
Right against exploitation
Right to freedom of religion
Cultural and educational rights
Right to equality
Right to constitutional remedies

9. RIGHT TO EQUALITY
• This states that all the citizens are equal in
front of the law, irrespective of religion, caste,
creed, sex or place of birth.
• All people in the country have equal rights to
travel on public roads, to enter public places
and to use public ponds and wells.

10. RIGHT TO FREEDOM
The constitution of India guarantees following
rights to every citizen of India:
◦ Right to freedom of speech and expression
◦ Right to assemble peaceably and without arms
◦ Right to form associations or unions
◦ Right to move freely through the territory of India
◦ Right to practice any profession

11. RIGHT AGAINST EXPLOITATION
• This right protects the weaker sections of the society
from the threats of the rich and powerful
individuals.
• For example, to compel someone to work, to employ
children below the age of 14 in mines and industries,
to engage in other dangerous work places, and for
labour in hotels are forbidden.

12. RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION
This is a right that ensures secularism.
Every individual in India is entitled to practice
the religion of his/her choice.
The nation does not give special consideration
to any particular religion.

13. CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL
RIGHTS
• The constitution gives the right to all sections
of the people to protect the language, script
or culture that is peculiar to themselves.
• This right guarantees compulsory and free
education for children between the age of 6
to 14.

14. RIGHT TO CONSTITUTIONAL
REMEDIES
This is the right that ensures the citizen a
fundamental right when he is denied the same.
He/she can seek the help of courts in ensuring
these rights.
The Supreme Court and the High Courts have
the right to intervene in such petitions and pass
judgments.

15. CONCLUSION
Fundamental rights are those rights that are
guaranteed to each and every citizen by the
Indian constitution.
If any of these rights are violated, individual
can approach the High court/Supreme court
directly.

16. REFERENCE
Text book of Standard IX
Teachers’ Hand Book

17. THANK YOU