Fundamental Rights — Part III (Arts. 12–35) — KSLU Hr Notes
Fundamental Rights — Part III (Arts. 12–35)
| Article | Right | ICCPR Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Art. 12 | Definition of State | — |
| Art. 13 | Laws inconsistent with FR are void | — |
| Art. 14 | Equality before law; equal protection | Art. 26 ICCPR |
| Art. 15 | No discrimination on religion, race, caste, sex, birth | Art. 2 ICCPR |
| Art. 16 | Equality of opportunity in public employment | Art. 25 ICCPR |
| Art. 17 | Abolition of untouchability | — |
| Art. 19 | Six freedoms — speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, profession | Art. 19 ICCPR |
| Art. 20 | Protection against conviction — no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination | Art. 15 ICCPR |
| Art. 21 | Protection of life and personal liberty | Art. 6, 9 ICCPR |
| Art. 21A | Right to education (6–14 years) | Art. 13 ICESCR |
| Art. 22 | Safeguards against arrest and detention | Art. 9(2)(3) ICCPR |
| Art. 23 | Prohibition of traffic in human beings | Art. 8 ICCPR |
| Art. 24 | Prohibition of child labour in hazardous industry | Art. 10 ICESCR |
| Art. 25 | Freedom of religion | Art. 18 ICCPR |
| Art. 32 | Right to move Supreme Court for enforcement | — |
Art. 21 — Expanded Interpretation: Supreme Court has read into Art. 21 — right to privacy (Puttaswamy 2017), right to livelihood (Olga Tellis 1985), right to health (Paschim Banga 1996), right to education (before Art. 21A), right to a clean environment (M.C. Mehta), right to food, right to legal aid.