General Studies 2

What is it?:  Freedom from Attending Religious Instruction Under Article 28, no religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds.  However, this provision shall not apply to an educational institution administered by the … Continue reading →

What is it?: Freedom from Taxation for Promotion of a Religion Article 27 lays down that no person shall be compelled to pay any taxes for the promotion or maintenance of any particular religion or religious denomination. This provision prohibits … Continue reading →

What is it?: Freedom to Manage Religious Affairs Right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes. Right to manage its affairs in matters of religion. Right to own and acquire movable and immovable property. Right to administer such … Continue reading →

What is it?: Freedom of Conscience and Free Profession, Practice and Propagation of Religion Article 25 says that all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion. Implication Freedom of Conscience: … Continue reading →

What is it?: Prohibition of Employment of Children in Factories, etc. Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine or other hazardous activities like construction work or railway.  But it does … Continue reading →

What is it?:Prohibition of Traffic in Human Beings and Forced Labour Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings, begar (forced labour), and other similar forms of forced labour. This right is available to both citizens and non-citizens.  It protects the … Continue reading →

What is it?:Protection Against Arrest and Detention. Article 22 grants protection to persons who are arrested or detained. Detention is of two types, namely, punitive and preventive. Types of Detention Punitive Detention What is it?: Punitive detention is to punish a … Continue reading →

What is it?: Right to Education Article 21 A declares that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such a manner as the State may determine. Amendment: … Continue reading →

What is it?: Protection of Life and Personal Liberty Article 21 declares that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. This right is available to both citizens and non-citizens. … Continue reading →

What is it?: Protection in Respect of Conviction for Offences Article 20: Grants protection against arbitrary and excessive punishment to an accused person, whether citizen or foreigner or legal person like a company or a corporation. Three Provision No ex-post-facto … Continue reading →