Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution

Q. How many Fundamental Rights are available there under Indian Constitution? Write down very briefly. [2021 - 10 marks]

The Constitution of India provides the following 6 fundamental rights:
1. Right to equality: Articles 14 to 18 of the constitution of India provides right to equality to every citizen of the country. 

(a) Article 14 - Equal protection of laws and Equality before law. 

(b) Article 15 - Right against discrimination on grounds of religion, caste, sex, place of birth or race. 

(c) Article 16 - Equal opportunity in terms of public employment. 

(d) Article 17 - Abolition of untouchability and prohibition of its practice. 

(e) Article 18 - Abolition of titles except military and academic.  

2. Right to freedom 

(a) Article 19 - Ensures protection of rights to freedom of: (i) speech and expression, (ii) assembly, (iii) association, (iv) movement, (v) residence, and (vi) profession

(b) Article 20 - Protection convicted offenders.

(c) Article 21 - Protection of life and personal liberty.

(d)Article 21A - Right to elementary education.

(e) Article 22 - Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.

3. Right against exploitation 

(a) Article 23 - Prohibition of trafficking and forced labour.

(b) Article 24 - Prohibition of employment of children in Companies and factories, etc.

4. Right to freedom to practice any religion 

(a) Article 25 - Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion. 

(b) Article 26 - Freedom to manage religious affairs.

(c) Article 27 - Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion or religious affairs.

(d) Article 28 - Freedom from attending religious instruction or worship in certain educational institutions

5. Cultural and educational rights 

(a) Article 29 - Protection of language, script and culture of minorities.

(b) Article 30 - Rights of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.

6. Right to constitutional remedies

Article 32 - The Constitution of India provides 5 writs to ensure the right to constitutional remedies to every citizen (i) Habeas corpus, (ii) Mandamus, (iii) Prohibition, (iv) Certiorari, (v) Quo-warrento