How does the Indian Constitution provide for the protection of fundamental rights
Discuss the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution and the mechanisms put in place to protect them.
- Right to Equality - This includes equality before the law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, and equality of opportunity in public employment.
- Right to Freedom - This includes freedom of speech and expression, freedom of assembly, association or union, freedom of movement, freedom of residence and right to practice any profession or occupation.
- Right against Exploitation - This includes prohibiting all forms of forced labor, trafficking of human beings and children, and providing protection against exploitation of women and children.
- Right to Freedom of Religion - This includes freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice and propagate any religion.
- Cultural and Educational Rights - This includes the right to conserve the language, script and culture of minorities, and the right to establish and administer educational institutions.
- Right to Constitutional Remedies - This includes the right to move to the Supreme Court or the High Courts for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
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