FUNDAMENTAL
RIGHTS OF OUR
CONSTITUTION
, INTRODUCTION
• The Fundamental Rights are the basic rights given to every citizen of India by the
Constitution of India. These rights are written in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the
Constitution.
• Fundamental Rights are very important because they protect the freedom and
dignity of individuals. They ensure that all citizens are treated equally and fairly,
without discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, gender, or place of birth.
• These rights help in the overall development of a person’s personality and also
protect people from the misuse of power by the government. If any
Fundamental Right is violated, a person can go to court for justice.
• In short, Fundamental Rights are the backbone of democracy in India. They
guarantee liberty, equality, and justice to every citizen.
, ORIGIN
The idea of Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India did not come suddenly. It developed over time from different historical sources.
1.INSPIRATION FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
The main inspiration came from the Bill of Rights of the United States. Like the U.S., India also included written and enforceable fundamental
rights in its Constitution.
2. BRITISH RULE EXPERIENCE
During British rule, Indians did not enjoy many basic freedoms. Because of this, leaders demanded guaranteed rights. Documents like:
Government of India Act 1919
Government of India Act 1935
showed the need for stronger protections of citizens' rights.
3. NATIONAL MOVEMENT DEMANDS
In 1928, the Nehru Report was the first Indian document to clearly demand Fundamental Rights.
Later, in 1931, the Indian National Congress passed the Karachi Resolution, which emphasized civil liberties and socio-economic rights.
4.CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY
Finally, the Constituent Assembly of India carefully studied different constitutions of the world and included Fundamental Rights in Part III of
the Constitution in 1950.
RIGHTS OF OUR
CONSTITUTION
, INTRODUCTION
• The Fundamental Rights are the basic rights given to every citizen of India by the
Constitution of India. These rights are written in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the
Constitution.
• Fundamental Rights are very important because they protect the freedom and
dignity of individuals. They ensure that all citizens are treated equally and fairly,
without discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, gender, or place of birth.
• These rights help in the overall development of a person’s personality and also
protect people from the misuse of power by the government. If any
Fundamental Right is violated, a person can go to court for justice.
• In short, Fundamental Rights are the backbone of democracy in India. They
guarantee liberty, equality, and justice to every citizen.
, ORIGIN
The idea of Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India did not come suddenly. It developed over time from different historical sources.
1.INSPIRATION FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
The main inspiration came from the Bill of Rights of the United States. Like the U.S., India also included written and enforceable fundamental
rights in its Constitution.
2. BRITISH RULE EXPERIENCE
During British rule, Indians did not enjoy many basic freedoms. Because of this, leaders demanded guaranteed rights. Documents like:
Government of India Act 1919
Government of India Act 1935
showed the need for stronger protections of citizens' rights.
3. NATIONAL MOVEMENT DEMANDS
In 1928, the Nehru Report was the first Indian document to clearly demand Fundamental Rights.
Later, in 1931, the Indian National Congress passed the Karachi Resolution, which emphasized civil liberties and socio-economic rights.
4.CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY
Finally, the Constituent Assembly of India carefully studied different constitutions of the world and included Fundamental Rights in Part III of
the Constitution in 1950.
