Correct option is D
- The Constitution of India originally provided seven Fundamental Rights under Part III.
- However, after the 44th Amendment Act of 1978, the Right to Property (Article 31) was removed as a Fundamental Right and was made a legal right under Article 300A. As a result, there are now six Fundamental Rights:
- Right to Equality (Articles 14-18): Ensures equality before the law and prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. It also abolishes untouchability and titles.
- Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22): Includes freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and the right to practice any profession.
- Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24): Prohibits human trafficking, forced labor, and child labor.
- Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28): Guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion.
- Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30): Protects the rights of minorities to conserve their culture and establish educational institutions.
- Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32): Empowers individuals to approach the courts for enforcement of Fundamental Rights through writs.
Additional Information:
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32, the Right to Constitutional Remedies, the "heart and soul of the Constitution" as it makes Fundamental Rights enforceable.
- Fundamental Rights are justiciable, meaning citizens can approach the judiciary if their rights are violated.
- Fundamental Rights can be restricted under certain circumstances, such as during national emergencies.