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Fundamental Rights

Right to Equality

Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws to all persons within the territory of India.

The Right to Equality is enshrined in Articles 14-18 of the Indian Constitution. It includes equality before the law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, equality of opportunity in matters of public employment, abolition of untouchability and abolition of titles.

Published

26 January 1950

Source

Constitution of India, Government of India

Last amended

2019

Fundamental Rights

Right to Freedom

Articles 19-22 guarantee certain freedoms including freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession.

The Right to Freedom includes six fundamental freedoms: freedom of speech and expression, freedom of assembly, freedom of association, freedom of movement, freedom of residence, and freedom of profession. These rights are subject to reasonable restrictions that may be imposed by the State.

Published

26 January 1950

Source

Constitution of India, Government of India

Last amended

2019

Fundamental Rights

Right to Education

Article 21A provides free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.

The Right to Education was added to the Constitution through the 86th Amendment Act, 2002. It makes education a fundamental right for all children between 6-14 years of age.

Published

4 August 2009

Source

Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

Last amended

2019

Consumer Rights

Consumer Protection Act

Protects consumers against defective goods, deficient services, unfair trade practices, and the right to seek redressal.

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 replaced the earlier Act of 1986 to provide better protection of consumers' interests. It established the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to regulate matters relating to violation of consumer rights, unfair trade practices, and false or misleading advertisements.

Published

9 August 2019

Source

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India

Last amended

2020

Right to Information

Right to Information Act

Empowers citizens to request information from a public authority, promoting transparency and accountability.

The Right to Information Act, 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information. It aims to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority.

Published

15 June 2005

Source

Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

Last amended

2019

Women's Rights

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

Provides protection to women from domestic violence and abuse within the family.

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides protection to women against domestic violence, including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. It allows women to seek protection orders, residence orders, custody orders, and compensation orders.

Published

13 September 2005

Source

Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India

Last amended

2013