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Fundamental Rights at a glance
Fundamental Rights are in Part III of the Constitution, Articles 12 to 35. A person whose right is violated can go straight to the Supreme Court under Article 32, or to a High Court under Article 226.
The six groups
| Right | Articles |
|---|---|
| Right to equality | 14 to 18 |
| Right to freedom | 19 to 22 |
| Right against exploitation | 23 and 24 |
| Right to freedom of religion | 25 to 28 |
| Cultural and educational rights | 29 and 30 |
| Right to constitutional remedies | 32 |
Articles asked most often
- Article 14: equality before law and equal protection of the laws.
- Article 17: abolition of untouchability.
- Article 19: six freedoms, including speech and expression.
- Article 21: protection of life and personal liberty.
- Article 21A: free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.
- Article 24: no child below 14 may work in a factory, a mine or other hazardous work.
Remember. The right to property is no longer a Fundamental Right. The 44th Amendment (1978) removed it from Part III and made it a legal right under Article 300A.