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    ​Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right as per the Constitution of India? ​
    Question

    Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right as per the Constitution of India?

    A.

    Freedom of Speech and Expression

    B.

    Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid

    C.

    Right to Equality

    D.

    Right to Constitutional Remedies

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is:
    B. Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid

    Freedom of Speech and Expression:

    This is a Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.
    It allows individuals to express their opinions freely, subject to reasonable restrictions.

    Explanation of the Options:

    • Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid: This is NOT a Fundamental Right. It is a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) under Article 39A.
      DPSPs guide the state in ensuring justice and legal aid but are not enforceable in a court of law.
    •  Right to Equality: This is a Fundamental Right under Articles 14-18. It guarantees equality before the law and prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
    • Right to Constitutional Remedies: This is a Fundamental Right under Article 32. It allows citizens to move the Supreme Court to enforce their Fundamental Rights.

    Information Booster:

    Fundamental Right

    Articles

    Key Provisions

    Right to Equality

    Articles 14-18

    - Article 14: Equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.
    - Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
    - Article 16: Equality of opportunity in public employment.
    - Article 17: Abolition of untouchability.
    - Article 18: Abolition of titles (except military or academic titles).​

    Right to Freedom

    Articles 19-22

    - Article 19: Protection of six freedoms: speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession.
    - Article 20: Protection against conviction of offenses (no ex-post facto laws, double jeopardy, or self-incrimination).
    - Article 21: Protection of life and personal liberty.
    - Article 21A: Right to education (free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14).
    - Article 22: Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.​

    Right against Exploitation

    Articles 23-24

    - Article 23: Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labor.
    - Article 24: Prohibition of child labor in hazardous industries (below 14 years).​

    Right to Freedom of Religion

    Articles 25-28

    - Article 25: Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion.
    - Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs.
    - Article 27: Freedom from taxation for promoting any religion.
    - Article 28: Freedom from attending religious instruction in certain educational institutions.​

    Cultural and Educational Rights

    Articles 29-30

    - Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities by preserving their language, script, and culture.
    - Article 30: Rights of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.​

    Right to Constitutional Remedies

    Article 32

    Right to move courts for enforcement of Fundamental Rights via writs like habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, and quo warranto.

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