Article Flashcards
(104 cards)
What does Article 6 grant regarding citizenship?
Grants citizenship to persons who migrated from Pakistan before July 19, 1948, or later with proper permits.
Who is excluded from citizenship according to Article 7?
Those who migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947, but includes returnees under permit.
What does Article 8 provide for persons of Indian origin?
Grants citizenship to persons of Indian origin residing outside India if registered by a diplomatic or consular representative of India.
According to Article 9, what happens to persons who voluntarily acquire foreign citizenship?
They are not considered Indian citizens.
What is stated in Article 10 regarding citizenship?
Every person who is or is deemed to be a citizen shall continue to be a citizen, subject to laws made by Parliament.
What power does Article 11 grant to Parliament?
The power to make laws regarding citizenship.
How is ‘State’ defined in Article 12?
Includes government and its instrumentalities for the purpose of fundamental rights.
What does Article 13 declare about laws inconsistent with fundamental rights?
Any law that violates fundamental rights is void.
What principle is established in Article 14?
Equality before law and equal protection of laws for all persons.
What does Article 15 prohibit?
Discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
What does Article 16 ensure?
Equal opportunity in matters of public employment.
What is abolished according to Article 17?
Untouchability and its practice in any form is punishable.
What does Article 18 prohibit?
The State from conferring titles except for military or academic distinctions.
What freedoms are granted in Article 19?
Speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession.
What protections does Article 20 provide?
Protection against ex post facto laws, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination.
What does Article 21 protect?
Life and personal liberty, except according to procedure established by law.
What right is established in Article 21A?
Free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.
What rights does Article 22 provide against?
Arbitrary arrest and preventive detention.
What does Article 23 prohibit?
Trafficking in human beings and forced labor.
What age does Article 24 set for child labor prohibition?
No child below the age of 14 years shall work in a factory or hazardous employment.
What freedom does Article 25 guarantee?
Freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion.
What right is established in Article 26?
Right to manage religious institutions and property.
What does Article 27 state regarding taxation?
No tax shall be levied for the promotion of any religion.
What does Article 28 prohibit in educational institutions?
Religious instruction in state-funded institutions.