Context Article 25 Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion What it means 👉 But: No right to forcibly convert others — because that would violate their freedom of conscience. Scope State’s powers Special provisions Article 26 Freedom to manage religious affairs Who gets this right? 👉 SC has recognised: Rights…
This right ensures that no human being is exploited in an inhuman or unjust manner. It has two provisions: Article 23 Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour What it prohibits 👉 Punishable under Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. Exception Nature of Article 23 👉 That’s why it’s broader than Article 19 rights…
Article 19 Originally Six Rights Guaranteed to Citizens only 👉 Note: These are available only to citizens (not to foreigners or corporations). 👉 They are protected only against State action (not against private individuals). 👉 They are not absolute: can be restricted, but only on grounds mentioned in Article 19 itself. Freedom of Speech &…
Article 14 Article 14 states:👉 “The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.” Notice two key phrases here: Let’s decode them one by one. Equality before Law – Negative Concept Equal Protection of Laws – Positive Concept 🔑 In…
When we read Part III, we should not think that Fundamental Rights are like absolute gifts given without conditions. They have certain characteristics that make them special. Let’s see them one by one: Features of Fundamental Rights Available to Citizens as well as non-Citizens Not Absolute but Qualified Primarily Against the State, Sometimes Against Individuals…
Where are Fundamental Rights given in the Constitution? Fundamental Rights are written in Part III of the Indian Constitution, spanning from Articles 12 to 35. 👉 Our Constitution makers borrowed the idea of Fundamental Rights from the Bill of Rights of the USA. 👉 Because of their importance, Part III is often called the “Magna…
Meaning of Citizenship Just like every modern state, India also has two categories of people: 👉 A citizen is considered a full member of the Indian State. This means two things: On the other hand, an alien is someone who belongs to another country. Since their loyalty is to some other State, they cannot enjoy…
(Articles 1 to 4) The very first part of our Constitution, Part I, deals with Union and its Territory. It is covered under Articles 1 to 4. Now you may ask, “Sir, why does the Constitution begin with territory?”Simple reason: Without defining what “India” is and what its geographical boundary is, how will you even…
Origin of the Idea of Preamble The concept of beginning a Constitution with a Preamble—that is, a small introduction that summarizes the spirit of the entire document—was not invented in India.👉 The American Constitution (1787) was the first in the world to start with a Preamble. Later, many other countries, including India, followed this practice….
What is the Order of Precedence? 👉 Think of it like a “priority seating arrangement” for important people of the Republic of India. When is it used? The Actual Order of Precedence Let us now go step by step into the ranking: Next level dignitaries: 7A. Holders of Bharat Ratna – the highest civilian awardees…
