Our Constitution

Prof. Ved Srinivas

 Preamble
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;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this 26th day of
November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE
TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.
 Fundamental Rights
• Right to Equality: Article 14-18
• Right to Freedom : Article 19-22
• Right Against Exploitation : Article 23-24
• Right to Freedom of Religion : Article 25-28
• Cultural and Educational Rights : Article 29-30
• Right to Constitutional Remedies : Article 32
 Right to Equality

Equality before law The State shall not

deny to any person equality before the
law or the equal protection of the laws
within the territory of India Prohibition of
discrimination on grounds of religion,
race, caste, sex or place of birth
 Article 19 (1)
• (a) to freedom of speech and expression;
• (b) to assemble peaceably and without arms;
• (c) to form associations or unions;
• (d) to move freely throughout the territory of
India;
• (e) to reside and settle in any part of the
territory of India; and
• (f) to practice any profession, or to carry on any
occupation, trade or business
 Article 21

Protection of life and personal liberty No

person shall be deprived of his life or
personal liberty except according to
procedure established by law