Study notes for Polity topic Fundamental Rights and Duties, DPSPs

What are the 6 fundamental rights?

1. Right to equality (Articles 14 – 18)
2. Right to freedom (Articles 19 – 22)
3. Right Against Exploitation (Articles 20 – 24)
4. Right to freedom of Religion (Articles 25 – 28)
5. Cultural and Educational rights (Articles 29 – 30)
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)

Which fundamental right was deleted?

The right to property was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978. It is made a legal right under Article 300-A in Part XII of the Constitution.

Are Fundamental Duties legally enforceable?                                                                                

not legally enforceable

What is Directive Principles of State Policy?

DPSPs consists of all the ideals which the State should follow and keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws for the country. It is derived from the Irish Constitution and articles 36 – 51 contain the provisions related to Directive Principles of State Policy. They too are non justiciable like fundamental duties. The Directive Principles are classified on the basis of their ideological source and objectives. 

Are Fundamental Duties absolute?

Fundamental Duties are absolute in nature.