Assignment by

R.Aishwarya

Indian constitution

Introduction

The Indian constitution is the supreme lawof India

It lays down the framework definingfundamental political principles, establishes thestructure, procedures, powers, and duties ofgovernment institutions, and sets outfundamental rights, directive principles and theduties of citizens.

It is the longest written constitution of any

sovereign country in the world, containing 448

articles in 25 parts, 12 schedules, 5 appendices

and 98 amendments .

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is widely

regarded as the father of the Indian

Constitution.

The Constitution of India is Fedral in nature.

Each State and each Union territory of India

have their own government.

Fundamental rights defined as the basic

human rights of all citizens and it is

defined in part 3 of the constitution, apply

irrespective of race, place of birth,

religion, caste, creed or gender.

According to the constitution , every

citizen has certain rights, known as a

fundamental rights of a citizen , and the

constitution guarantees every citizen of

those.

THERE ARE SIX

TYPES OF

FUNDAMENTAL

RIGHTS THEY ARE

1.Right to Equality :

• All people are equal before the law.

2.Right to Freedom:A citizen is given the right of freedom of

speech and expression; to assemble

peacefully anywhere without arms; to form

associations and unions; to move in any

part of the country; to reside in any part of

the country; take up any occupation trade

and business in any part of Indian

territory and the right to education

3.Right against Exploitation: Children below 14 years of age should

not be allowed to work in factories

and mines and people should live a life

with dignity.

4.Right to Freedom ofReligion:India being a secular state, all

religions are treated equally.

5.Cultural and Educational Rights:There is a lot of diversity in India so people have a right to preserve and promote their own language and culture

6.Right to Constitutional Remedies :

A citizen can move the court if his

fundamental right is deprived in

any way

Right to property:It is originally a fundamental right ,

but is now a legal right

Fundamental Duties

To abide by the Constitution and respect the

National Flag and the National Anthem;

To cherish and follow the noble ideals which

inspired our national struggle for freedom;

To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity

and integrity of India;

To defend the country and render nationalservice when called upon to do so;

To promote harmony and the spirit ofcommon brotherhood amongst all people ofIndia transcending religious, linguistic andregional or sectional diversities and torenounce practices derogatory to thedignity of women;

To value and preserve the rich heritage of our

composite culture;

To protect and improve the natural

environment including forests, lakes, rivers and

wild life and to have compassion for living

creatures;

To develop the scientific temper, humanism and

the spirit of inquiry and reform;

To safeguard public property and to abjure violence;

To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity, so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of Endeavour and achievement."

To provide opportunities for education by the parent the guardian, to his child, or a ward between the age of 6-14 years as the case may be.

An analysis of the above duties reveals that

they are applicable only to citizens and not

to the aliens. It is expected that a citizen

of India. While enjoying fundamental

rights, should also perform these duties.