India’s Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights to every citizen under Part III (Articles 12–35). These rights ensure dignity, liberty, and equality, and empower individuals to approach courts for enforcement. They are not absolute and may be restricted under specific conditions.

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• Part III (Articles 12–35) provides key rights to all Indian citizens.
• These rights ensure freedom, dignity, and legal equality.
• People can move Supreme Court/High Courts for rights enforcement (Article 32).
• Six broad rights covered: Equality, Freedom, Exploitation, Religion, Culture/Education, Remedies.
• Article 14–18: Ban discrimination, ensure legal equality and equal job opportunity.
• Article 19–22: Grant freedoms (speech, movement, profession), protect liberty, arrest safeguards.
• Article 23–24: Ban human trafficking, forced/child labour.
• Article 25–28: Religious freedom guaranteed, subject to public order/morality.
• Article 29–30: Minority rights in culture, language, and education protected.
• Article 32: Right to constitutional remedies – “heart and soul” of Constitution.
• Rights may be limited during emergencies or for national interest.