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भारत को जानो। अपने अधिकार जानो।

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Preamble of the Constitution of India

"We, the People of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens: Justice, social, economic and political; Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; Equality of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation..."

— 26 November 1949

हम, भारत के लोग... इस संविधान को अंगीकृत, अधिनियमित और आत्मार्पित करते हैं।

Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic Justice Liberty Equality Fraternity

India At A Glance

1.4B+ Citizens नागरिक
543 Lok Sabha Seats लोकसभा सीटें
28 States राज्य
8 Union Territories केंद्र शासित प्रदेश
448 Articles अनुच्छेद
12 Schedules अनुसूचियां
106 Amendments संशोधन
2.5M+ Villages गांव

Part III of the Constitution

Know Your Rights

Six rights that every Indian citizen holds — protected by the Constitution and enforceable in court.

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Articles 14–18

Right to Equality

समानता का अधिकार

Scenario

Can police treat you differently because of your caste or religion?

No. Article 14 guarantees equal treatment before the law for every person in India.

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Articles 19–22

Right to Freedom

स्वतंत्रता का अधिकार

Scenario

Can the government stop you from writing a blog criticising its policy?

Not without valid legal grounds. Article 19 protects your right to free speech and expression.

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Articles 23–24

Right Against Exploitation

शोषण के विरुद्ध अधिकार

Scenario

Can an employer force you to work without paying wages?

No. Article 23 prohibits forced labour, trafficking, and bonded labour in all forms.

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Articles 25–28

Freedom of Religion

धर्म की स्वतंत्रता

Scenario

Can the government compel you to follow any particular religion?

No. Article 25 gives every person the freedom to profess, practise, and propagate any religion.

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Articles 29–30

Cultural & Educational Rights

सांस्कृतिक एवं शैक्षिक अधिकार

Scenario

Can a minority community run its own schools and colleges?

Yes. Article 30 grants minorities the right to establish and administer their own institutions.

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Article 32

Right to Constitutional Remedies

संवैधानिक उपचारों का अधिकार

Scenario

If your rights are violated, where do you go?

Directly to the Supreme Court. Dr. Ambedkar called Article 32 'the heart and soul of the Constitution.'

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Article 21 Most cited article in India

Right to Life and Personal Liberty

प्राण और दैहिक स्वतंत्रता का संरक्षण

"No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law."

The Supreme Court has read over 300 rights into Article 21 — including the right to privacy, right to education, right to livelihood, right to health, and right to a clean environment.

Maneka Gandhi v. UOI (1978)

Any procedure must be fair, just and reasonable

Puttuswamy v. UOI (2017)

Right to Privacy is a fundamental right

Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)

Sexual harassment violates Article 21

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