- Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution. - They are justiciable, meaning they are enforceable by courts. - They protect citizens (and sometimes non-citizens) against the State, and some also against private individuals. - They are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions. - They can be amended by Parliament but are subject to the Basic Structure doctrine.
Which of the following statement(s) is(are) incorrect with reference to the fundamental rights as enshrined in the Indian Constitution? All fundamental rights are available against the arbitrary action of the State only. Some of them are legally enforceable while others are not. Parliament can curtail or repeal them, but only through a constitutional amendment.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2018 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Distinction between Fundamental Rights and Legal Rights / Directive Principles of State Policy)
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