Fundamental rights Duties - Directive principles of state policy

1. FUNDAMENTAL
RIGHTS

2. ▪ The basic rights of an individual to live life with safety and security.
▪ Enshrined in the constitution and safeguarded by the State
▪ Guaranteed to all citizens
▪ Difficult for the State to withdraw these Rights. The process to make any
changes is very cumbersome
▪ If these rights are violated by any individual, corporate body or any arm
of the State, the affected party can go to Court.
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

3. Right to Equality
Right to Freedom
Right against Exploitation
Right to Freedom of Religion
Cultural and Educational Rights
Right to Constitutional Remedies
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS WE ENJOY
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4. ▪ Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin
▪ Rights are guaranteed to us by the State
▪ In return we owe certain Fundamental Duties to the State
▪ Some important fundamental duties are:
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

5. 1. To respect the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem
2. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country
3. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
4. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all people
in India.
5. To protect and improve our national environment including forests, lakes, rivers
and wildlife
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

6. What are Directive Principles?
1. Directions to the Government regarding the policies and actions they should take to
achieve the objectives of a Welfare State.
2. Concept is borrowed from the Irish Constitution
3. The Government is not legally bound to implement it, but will work towards it.
4. Some directive principles are controversial – e.g. banning cow slaughter; prohibition
of alcoholic drinks; Uniform Civil Code
5. Some Direct Principles have been converted into the nature of fundamental rights –
e.g. ‘Right to Education’
DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE

7. Thank You
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