Balance of Rights and Duties
During the recent Constitution Day celebrations, the Union Law Minister emphasised the importance of striking a balance between fundamental rights and duties for the country's progress.
Constitutional and Legal Aspect of Rights and Duties
- Part III (Article 14 to 32) of the Indian constitution covers Fundamental Rights and Part IVA (Article 51A) covers the Fundamental Duties, i.e., the core duties that every citizen is expected to perform.
- Some rights are outside Part III as well e.g., Right to Property (Article 300A) which is a constitutional right and not fundamental.
Pros of perceiving Rights and Duties Together
- Rights and duties are complements ....
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