Question

Rights are condition which help in the development of one's personality. Evaluate the importance of fundamental rights in the light of this statement

Answer 1

This unit introduces you about Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens. There are six Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens. These rights are peculiar in the sense that without these, no one can live in a democratic manner. Therefore framers of the Indian Constitution provide some Fundamental Rights for Indian citizens. Democracy can not work if the people do not have rights. Inclusion of Fundamental Rights prevents the government. from becoming despotic. Fundamental Rights are essential for moral and material development of the people also. People can develop their best self and personality through these rights. Though these rights are some guaranteed by the Constitution, yet the state can take back these rights temporarily during proclamation of emergency to maintain public order, security and so on. At the same time these rights are justifiable also. The courts can protect and safeguard them, if someone’s rights are violated. After all, Fundamental Rights are indispensable for good life and for the full development of human personality. Besides, this unit introduces you to Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens. These duties are enshrined in Part IV of the Constitution. These are some responsibilities or obligations of the citizens to perform for peace and prosperity of our country.