ThinkRankDemocratic Rights
Overview
This chapter introduces Fundamental Rights and explains how they protect individual freedom and equality in a democracy.
Learning Objectives
- List major Fundamental Rights
- Explain the right to constitutional remedies
- Understand reasonable restrictions on rights
Key Concepts
Equality and Freedom
Rights ensure equality before law and freedom of speech, movement, and occupation.
Protection Against Exploitation
The Constitution bans trafficking, forced labor, and child labor.
Freedom of Religion
Citizens can practice, profess, and propagate their religion, while the state remains neutral.
Religious and Cultural Rights
All citizens can practice religion and minorities can preserve culture.
Reasonable Restrictions
Rights are not unlimited; restrictions can be placed for public order, security, and morality.
Enforcement by Courts
Citizens can approach courts through writs to protect rights.
Key Terms
Fundamental RightsWritsRight to EqualityRight to FreedomJudicial review
Examples
Habeas Corpus
A writ that protects individuals from unlawful detention.
Minority Schools
Minorities can run their own educational institutions.
Quick Check
- Why are rights essential in a democracy?
- What is a writ?
- When can rights be restricted?