Fundamental Duties of the citizens are incorporated in Article 51A, Part IVA of the Constitution. Inserted by the Constitution (Forty second Amendment) Act, 1976 it was part of a large number of changes brought about during the Emergency. Originally there were 10 Fundamental Duties under Article 51A but Article 51 A was amended by the Constitution (Eighty- Sixth Amendment) Act, … [Read more...]
INDIAN POLITY FOR UPSC/APSC EXAM Part B10: Directive Principles of State Policy
Part IV of the Indian Constitution relates to the Directive Principles of State Policy. They are guidelines for creating a social order characterized by social, economic and political justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as enunciated in the Constitution’s preamble. Features of the Directive Principles: The phrase ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ denotes the ideals … [Read more...]
INDIAN POLITY FOR UPSC/APSC EXAM Part B9: Fundamental Rights-II
Right to Freedom 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. Article 26 says that every religious denomination or any of its section shall have the following rights: Right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes; Right … [Read more...]
INDIAN POLITY FOR UPSC/APSC EXAM Part B8: Fundamental Rights-I
The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution from Article 12 to 35. The concept of incorporating Fundamental Rights is taken from the Constitution of USA (Bill of Rights). Originally, the constitution provided for seven Fundamental Rights. Right to property was deleted by the 44th Amendment Act 1978 and was made a legal right under Article 300-A in … [Read more...]
INDIAN POLITY FOR UPSC/APSC EXAM Part B7: Citizenship Part II
LOSS OF INDIAN CITIZENSHIP The Citizenship Act, 1955, prescribes three ways of losing citizenship whether acquired under the Act or prior to it under the Constitution, viz renunciation, termination and deprivation. By Renunciation When an Indian citizen on acquiring the citizenship of another country voluntarily surrenders his or her Indian citizenship, it can be termed as … [Read more...]
