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Fundamental ​Rights

The Constitution offers all citizens, individually and collectively, some basic freedoms. These are guaranteed in the Constitution in the form of six broad categories of Fundamental Rights, which are justifiable. Article 12 to 35 contained in Part III of the Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights.   

Fundamental Duties

The Fundamental Duties, enshrined in Part IVA, Article 51a of the Indian Constitution, are a set of 11 obligations that citizens are expected to uphold. These duties were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. They are intended to promote a sense of responsibility and commitment towards the nation and its values. 

Emergency Provisions

The Indian Constitution outlines three types of emergencies: National, State, and Financial, all designed to protect the nation's integrity and people during crisis. These provisions, found in Part XVIII of the Constitution (Articles 352-360), allow the government to take extraordinary measures to address threats to the country's security, stability, or financial well-being. 

Directive Principle of  State Policy [DPSP]

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Articles 36-51), are guidelines for the Indian government to create a welfare state and ensure social and economic justice. They are not legally enforceable by courts but are intended to be fundamental in the governance of the country.  Arriving soon...

Constitutional Amendments

A constitutional amendment is a modification to a country's constitution, altering its text or adding/removing provisions to adapt to changing circumstances or societal needs. In India, the process of amending the constitution is outlined in Article 368. Amendments can be achieved through different methods, including simple majority, special majority, or special majority with ratification by state legislatures.    Arriving soon...