Question

The scope of rights has expanded over the years: Explain this statement.

Answer 1

Hint: Since the Constitution came into effect, certain rights like the right to information, the right to freedom of the press, and the right to education have been derived from the six Fundamental Rights mentioned.

Complete Answer:
The Constitution of India explains the basic principle that every individual is authorized to enjoy certain essential rights. The provisions for Fundamental Rights are provided in Part III of the Indian Constitution.
Fundamental Rights are of 6 types which are as follows:
1. Right to Equality,
2. Right to Freedom,
3. Right against Exploitation,
4. Right to Freedom of Religion,
5. Cultural and Educational Rights and
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies.
7. Earlier there was a provision for the Right to Property under Article-31 which was also a part of Fundamental Rights.
The 44th Amendment Act, 1978 had omitted Right to Property from the Fundamental Rights Part and added it as Article 300A and therefore is considered as a legal right. Fundamental rights given in Part III of the Indian Constitution are judicially enforceable, hence the individual can move the judiciary, in case of violation of any of these rights.
Since the Constitution came into effect, certain rights like the right to information, the right to freedom of the press, and the right to education have been derived from the six Fundamental Rights mentioned. Since then, the government is responsible for providing free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of 14 years. Parliament has also enforced a law letting the right to information to the citizens. The Act was made under the Fundamental Right to freedom of thought and expression.

Note: Remember that, fundamental rights in India are not absolute and rational restrictions can be imposed keeping in view of the security requirements of the state. It ensures political justice for the people.