Correct Answer - Option 1 : Article 14
The correct answer is Article 14.
- Within India's jurisdiction, Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees equality before the law or equal protection under the law.
- It states:
- "On the territory of India, the State shall not deny any individual equality before the law or equal protection under the law."
- Article 14 allows classification as long as it is reasonable,' but class legislation is prohibited.
Six fundamental rights are recognized by the Indian constitution.
- Under Part-III (article 12 - 35) of the constitution, every citizen has provided 6 fundamental rights.
- A total of seven rights were originally provided by the Constitution.
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44th amendment (1978 A.D.) removed the right to property and made a legal right (300A).
- The fundamental rights secure the natural rights of all citizens and it was taken from the constitution of the U.S.A.
Fundamental Right |
Article |
Right to equality |
(14 - 18) |
Right to freedom |
(19 - 22) |
Right against exploitation |
(23 - 24) |
Right to freedom of religion
|
(25 - 28) |
Cultural and educational rights |
(29 - 30) |
Right to constitutional remedies |
(32) |