BharatSanvidhan

Constitutional overview

Part III — Fundamental Rights

The cornerstone of liberty, equality, and constitutional justice in India.

Key ideas

Equality before law
Freedom of speech and expression
Right to life and personal liberty

Articles on this desk

Art. 12 · Definition Art. 13 · Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights Art. 14 · Equality before law Art. 15 · Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth Art. 16 · Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment Art. 17 · Abolition of Untouchability Art. 18 · Abolition of titles Art. 19 · Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc Art. 20 · Protection in respect of conviction for offences Art. 21 · Protection of life and personal liberty Art. 22 · Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases Art. 23 · Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour Art. 24 · Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc Art. 25 · Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion Art. 26 · Freedom to manage religious affairs Art. 27 · Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion Art. 28 · Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions Art. 29 · Protection of interests of minorities Art. 30 · Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions Art. 32 · Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this Part Art. 33 · Power of Parliament to modify the rights conferred by this Part in their application to Forces, etc.Art. 34 · Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any area Art. 35 · Legislation to give effect to the provisions of this Part

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