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Fundamental Rights

The justiciable rights in Part III of the Constitution (Articles 12–35) that protect individuals against state action.

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Fundamental Rights (Part III) — covering civil and political rights such as equality before law, freedom of speech, and protection against discrimination — were made justiciable: citizens could approach courts directly for their enforcement.

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Fundamental Rights (Part III) — covering civil and political rights such as equality before law, freedom of speech, and protection against discrimination — were made justiciable: citizens could approach courts directly for their enforcement.

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Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) — covering socio-economic rights such as equal pay for equal work, living wages, and free legal aid — were made non-justiciable but morally binding on the state as guiding principles for legislation and governance.

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