The +1 Political Science students of Kasargod Government HSS organized a seminar on the topic ‘Fundamental Rights’. Prior to the seminar, the students were divided into 6 groups and they discussed the topic. The leaders of each group presented the ideas of their group. 

Contents: 

a) Right to Equality: This is the basic tenet of the Indian Constitution. It has been made clear in the Preamble itself. In the past, there was no equality in the Indian society. So the Right to Equality is very important. About the Right to Equality, there are clear statements in the 3rd chapter, Articles between 14 and 18. 

The Right to Equality includes the following:

• Equality before Law, 
• Equal Protection of Laws 
• Protection from Discrimination 
• Equality of Opportunity in employment 
• Eradication of Untouchability Non-award of Titles

b) Right to Freedom 

• Right to talk freely and to express one’s opinion 
• Right to call to attend meetings 
• Right to organize 
• Right to travel, 
• Right to have shelter 
• Right to work, trade, commerce and industry 
• Protection from undue punishment Individual freedom and freedom to live 
• Protection against illegal arrests and imprisonment

c) Right against Exploitation: 

• Articles 23 and 24 guarantees the Right against Exploitation. 
• Article 23 bans immoral acts, slavery and bonded. labour. 
• Child labour is prohibited.

d) Right to Freedom of Religion: 

a) The Indian Constitution envisages the nation to be secular and democratic. So it gives religious freedom. 

b) The Right to Religion is described in Articles 25-28. 

Article 25 – The right to accept any religion and propagate it. 

Article 26 – To make religious institutions and to acquire property. 

Article 27 – The money used for religious purposes is tax exempted. 

Article 28 – To conduct religious instructions in certain institutions. 

e) Cultural and Educational Rights:

• All minorities can establish educational institutions and run them. 
• Minorities are given protection in their language, script, & culture.

 f) Right to Constitutional Remedies: It is not enough to list a number of rights in the Constitution. For citizens to practice them and protect them against their violations there should’provision. Right to Constitutional Remedies helps citizens to enjoy their rights. Dr Ambedkar called this Right as the “Heart and Soul” of the Constitution. This Right ensures that citizens are guaranteed of their fundamental rights. This gives Constitutional protection to the fundamental rights. 

WRITS (Court Orders): 

a) Habeas Corpus 

b) Mandamus 

c) Writ of Prohibition

d) Certiorari 

e) Quo Warranto