Salient Features of Indian Constitution : Fundamental Duties

 FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES


  • 42nd Amendment Act of 1976

  • 10 Fundamental Duties

  •  86th Amendment Act 2002 later added 11th Fundamental Duty

  • Swaran Singh Committee in 1976 recommended Fundamental Duties

  • The necessity of which was felt during the internal emergency of 1975-77

  • Article 51A under Part-IV A of the Indian Constitution

  • In addition to creating and promoting culture, also strengthen the hands of the legislature in enforcing these duties vis-a-vis the fundamental rights.


FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES


  1. Abide by the Indian Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem


  1. Cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom


  1. Uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India


  1. Defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so


  1. Promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women


  1. Value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture


  1. Protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures


  1. Develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform


  1. Safeguard public property and to abjure violence


  1. Strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement


  1. Provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. This duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002


Importance of Fundamental Duties- Part IV-A


  • They remind Indian Citizens of their duty towards their society, fellow citizens and the nation

  • They warn citizens against anti-national and anti-social activities

  • They inspire citizens & promote a sense of discipline and commitment among them

  • They help the courts in examining and determining the constitutional validity of a law

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