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5. Democratic Rights
5. Democratic Rights

Memory Points
Memory Points
• We should respect each other’s rights.
• The notion of rights changes from time to time and from society to society. For that, what is recognised by
society as rightful becomes the basis of rights.

• Any claim can be called a right if it has the following qualities:
 The claim should be reasonable.

 The claim should be recognised by society.
 The claim should be sanctioned by law.

• In a Democracy, every citizen has the right to vote and the right to contest elections.
• Rights play a very special role in a Democracy. Rights protect minorities from the oppression of the
majority.

• The Indian Constitution provides six Fundamental Rights for its citizens.
1. Right to Constitutional Remedies

 The Right to Constitutional Remedies empowers citizens to move to a court of law in case of
any denial of their Fundamental Rights.
2. Right to Equality

 The Constitution says that the government shall not deny to any person in India equality before
the law or the equal protection of the laws. It means that the laws apply in the same manner
to all, regardless of a person’s status. This is called the rule of law, which is the foundation of
any Democracy.
 The government shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste,
sex, or place of birth.

 All citizens have equality of opportunity in matters relating to employment or appointment to
any position in the government.
3. Right to Freedom

 Under the Indian Constitution, all citizens have the right to:
• Freedom of speech and expression

• Assemble in a peaceful manner
• Form associations and unions

• Move freely throughout the country
• Reside in any part of the country

• Practice any profession or carry on any occupation, trade, or business

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