Fundamental Rights are the basic human rights enshrined in the Constitution of India, which are guaranteed to all citizens. They are applied without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, etc. . The six Fundamental Rights given in the Constitution of India are:
- Right to Equality
- Right to Freedom
- Right against Exploitation
- Right to Freedom of Religion
- Right to Constitutional Remedies
- Cultural and Educational Rights
Fundamental Rights are not absolute, and the Constitution of India mentions the limitations of those rights. For example, not all citizens of India can enjoy Fundamental Rights absolutely, and Fundamental Rights can be suspended during a national emergency. However, the rights guaranteed under Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended. Fundamental Rights are enforceable through the Supreme Court and High Courts, and the Supreme Court can enforce Fundamental Rights as per Article 32 of the Constitution of India. Some of the Fundamental Rights are available exclusively to the citizens of India, whereas some of the Fundamental Rights are extended to foreigners as well. Fundamental Rights are political and social in nature and are important for the moral and intellectual development of all people.
