Explain the guiding value of Indian constitution
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Explanation:
The guiding principles of Indian constitution are mentioned as a preamble to it. Be pleased to take a look into its contents. Justice,Liberty,Equality and Fraternity to assure dignity of individual and unity of the nation.
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Guiding Values of the Constitution
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Introduction
India is a Republic Nation and the President of India is the head of the nation. He/she is elected every five years.
The provisions are written in the Constitution to guarantee Justice for all. No one can be discriminated on the grounds of caste, religion, and gender. Social inequalities on any grounds of caste, religion, and gender are strictly prohibited.
Welfare for all citizens is the prime objective of the Government; besides, the government also needs to give special attention, particularly to the underprivileged sections of the society.
Guiding Values of the Constitution
The important values of Indian constitutions are depicted in the following illustration −
Guiding Values
Liberty
The Constitution provides every citizen a number of liberties and freedoms under Article 19 to 21, 21A, and 22. It is established that no unreasonable restrictions can be imposed upon citizens to regulate their freedom.
Right to Freedom under Article 19 includes −
The right to freedom of speech and expression;
The right to form association;
The right to move freely;
Reside in any part of the country; and
The right to practice any profession, occupation, or business.
Equality
The Constitution states that all citizens are equal before the law and the government should ensure that the traditional practice of social inequalities on the grounds of caste, religion, and gender has to be ended.
Right to Equality is enshrined under Articles 14 to 18 of the Indian Constitution of India, which guarantees the right to equality to all persons and prohibits any kind of discrimination against any citizen on any of the grounds of religion, race, caste, gender, and place of birth.
Article 14 provides that all persons are equal before the law. This means that all persons shall be equally protected by the laws of the country.
Article 15 states that no citizen can be discriminated against on the basis of his/her religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Article 16 states that the State cannot discriminate against anyone in matters of employment.
Article 17 abolishes the practice of untouchability from India. It provides that every person has access to all public places including playgrounds, hotels, shops, etc.
Right against Exploitation is enshrined under Article 23 to 24 of the Constitution of India. It provides fundamental right against exploitation to every citizen of India.
Article 23 of the Constitution provides for prohibition of any kind of forced labor and any violation of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with the law.
Article 24 protects the children by stating that no child below the age of 14 shall be employed to work in any factory or mines or any other hazardous employment.