Rights & Duties
Rights
Right to Satisfaction of Basic Needs
- Access to essential goods and services such as food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, education, public utilities, water, and sanitation.
Right to Safety
- Protection against products, production processes, and services that are hazardous to health or life.
Right to Be Informed
- Receive the facts needed to make informed choices and be protected against dishonest or misleading advertising and labeling.
Right to Choose
- Ability to select from a range of products and services at competitive prices with satisfactory quality.
Right to Consumer Education
- Acquire knowledge and skills to make informed and confident choices about goods and services, understanding basic consumer rights and responsibilities.
Right to a Healthy Environment
- Live and work in an environment that is safe and non-threatening for present and future generations.
Right to Freedom
- Freedom to express thoughts and ideas, move freely, and engage in any trade or business anywhere in India.
Right to Freedom of Religion
- Practice, propagate, and worship any religion freely, with the state treating all religions equally.
Right to Equality
- Equal treatment before the law without discrimination based on caste, creed, religion, sex, or place of birth.
Right to Education and Culture
- Free education without distinction and preservation of minority languages and cultures.
Right Against Exploitation
- Protection against forced labor and exploitation, especially for children below 18 years in hazardous occupations.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
- Seek justice from the courts if fundamental rights are violated, with the Supreme Court as the guardian of these rights.
Duties
Rights and duties go hand in hand. Here are some fundamental duties that we must follow for the smooth functioning of our country:
Obey the Law
- Respect and follow the laws of our country.
Respect Others’ Rights
- Enjoy our rights and freedom without interfering with the rights and freedoms of others.
Defend the Country
- Be ready to defend the country in times of need and, if necessary, sacrifice life and property for its sake.
Protect National Property
- Preserve and protect national properties like railways, roadways, bridges, schools, colleges, post offices, historical buildings, and forests.
Pay Taxes
- Pay taxes honestly and on time, as the government relies on this income for functioning.
By fulfilling these duties, we contribute to the prosperity and well-being of our nation.