Fundamental Right in Constitution of India

Constitution of  India

Fundamental right

The fundamental right are enshrined in part III of the constitution from article 12 to 35

The fundamental right are named so because the are guaranteed and protected by the constitution, which is fundamental law of land  they are fundamental also in sense that they are most essential for all round development (material, intellectual, moral and spiritual )   of the individuals

Originally the constitution provided for seven fundamental right viz

1. Right to equality   (article 14 to 18)

2. Right to freedom   (article 19 to 22)

3. Right against exploitation (article 23 to 24)

4. Right to freedom of religion   (article 25 to 28))

5. Cultural and educational right   (article 29 to 30)

6.  Right to property  (article  31)

7. Right to constitutional remedies     (article 32)

However right to property was deleted from the list of fundamental right by the 44th  amendment act 1978

It is made legal right under article 300A in part Xii of constitution .

So  at present only six fundamental right.

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