Assignment by

R.Aishwarya
Indian constitution
 Introduction

The Indian constitution is the supreme law

of India
It lays down the framework defining
fundamental political principles, establishes the
structure, procedures, powers, and duties of
government institutions, and sets out
fundamental rights, directive principles and the
duties of citizens.
It is the longest written constitution of any
sovereign country in the world, containing 448
articles in 25 parts, 12 schedules, 5 appendices
and 98 amendments .
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is widely
regarded as the father of the Indian
Constitution.
The Constitution of India is Fedral in nature.
Each State and each Union territory of India
have their own government.
Fundamental rights defined as the basic
human rights of all citizens and it is
defined in part 3 of the constitution, apply
irrespective of race, place of birth,
religion, caste, creed or gender.
According to the constitution , every
citizen has certain rights, known as a
fundamental rights of a citizen , and the
constitution guarantees every citizen of
those.
 THERE ARE SIX
TYPES OF
FUNDAMENTAL
RIGHTS THEY ARE
1.Right to Equality :
• All people are equal before the law.
2.Right to Freedom:
A citizen is given the right of freedom of
speech and expression; to assemble
peacefully anywhere without arms; to form
associations and unions; to move in any
part of the country; to reside in any part of
the country; take up any occupation trade
and business in any part of Indian
territory and the right to education
3.Right against
Exploitation:
Children below 14 years of age should
not be allowed to work in factories
and mines and people should live a life
with dignity.
4.Right to Freedom of
Religion:
India being a secular state, all
religions are treated equally.
5.Cultural and Educational
Rights:
There is a lot of diversity in India so
people have a right to preserve and
promote their own language and
culture
6.Right to Constitutional
Remedies :
A citizen can move the court if his
fundamental right is deprived in
any way
Right to property:
It is originally a fundamental right ,
but is now a legal right
 Fundamental Duties
To abide by the Constitution and respect the
National Flag and the National Anthem;
To cherish and follow the noble ideals which
inspired our national struggle for freedom;
To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity
and integrity of India;
 To defend the country and render national
service when called upon to do so;
To promote harmony and the spirit of
common brotherhood amongst all people of
India transcending religious, linguistic and
regional or sectional diversities and to
renounce practices derogatory to the
dignity of women;
 To value and preserve the rich heritage of our
composite culture;
To protect and improve the natural
environment including forests, lakes, rivers and
wild life and to have compassion for living
creatures;
To develop the scientific temper, humanism and
the spirit of inquiry and reform;
 To safeguard public property and to
abjure violence;
To strive towards excellence in all spheres
of individual and collective activity, so
that the nation constantly rises to higher
levels of Endeavour and achievement."
To provide opportunities for education by
the parent the guardian, to his child, or a
ward between the age of 6-14 years as the
case may be.
An analysis of the above duties reveals that
they are applicable only to citizens and not
to the aliens. It is expected that a citizen
of India. While enjoying fundamental
rights, should also perform these duties.