The Indian Constitution is one of the most progressive and empowering legal documents around the world. Listed below are some of the key features of the Indian Constitution that empower Indian citizens and protect their rights:

• The Constitution provides for Fundamental Rights such as the right to equality, right to freedom, right to life, and right to education, among others, which empower citizens and guarantee basic liberties.
• The Constitution establishes an independent judiciary that has the power of judicial review, which restricts the arbitrary exercise of power by the government and is a crucial safeguard for the rights of citizens.
• The Constitution allows citizens the right to participate in the democratic process through the right to vote, right to protest peacefully, and right to participate in the governance process.
• The Constitution provides citizens with the right to approach the courts in matters of violation of rights by the State or its functionaries, provides protection of property rights and guarantees the right to practice religion and culture freely.
• The Constitution also provides for the appointment of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate into human rights violations, and for the establishment of Lokpal and Lokayuktas to investigate grievances of citizens against the government functionaries.

These features of the Indian Constitution empower citizens and protect their rights from any possible infringement by the State or its functionaries.