Fundamental Rights

Definition

Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights

Equality before law

Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth

Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment

Abolition of Untouchability

Abolition of titles

Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.

Protection in respect of conviction for offences

Protection of life and personal liberty

Right to education

Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases

Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.

Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion

Freedom to manage religious affairs

Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion

Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions

Protection of interests of minorities

Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions

Compulsory acquisition of property

Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this Part

Power of Parliament to modify the rights conferred by this Part in their application to Forces, etc.

Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any area

Legislation to give effect to the provisions of this Part