what are the characteristics features of fundamental rights
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Special Features or Characteristics of the Fundamental Rights : ...Our Fundamental Rights are Universal : The Fundamental Rights enshrined in our Constitution are bestowed upon each and every citizen of the Republic without any consideration of religion, caste, creed, colour or sex.
1. Our Fundamental Rights are Universal : The Fundamental Rights enshrined in our Constitution are bestowed
upon each and every citizen of the Republic without any consideration of religion, caste, creed, colour or sex.
2. Not Absolute : Our Rights are not absolute. There are certain restrictions imposed on each of them. These
restrictions have been imposed as a safeguard against encroachment by others upon the similar rights of one
or more citizens.
3. Justiciable : If at all, there is an encroachment of the Rights by the State, a person or a body of persons, we
have been given the right to knock at the doors of the judiciary and get them redressed. Even a law of the
legislature in the country can be struck down by the court, if it abridges any of the Fundamental Rights
guaranteed by our Constitution.
4. Comprehensive : The Fundamental Rights have a comprehensive approach. They tend to safeguard our
social, economic, cultural and religious interests very zealously.
5. Suspendable : The Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India can be suspended in the event of a National
Emergency in the interests of the safety and integrity of our country.