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Who is the custodian of Fundamental Rights in India?

Who is the custodian of Fundamental Rights in India? Correct Answer Supreme Court

Fundamental Rights refer to the rights of an individual as laid by the Constitution of India.

Important Points

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country.

  • Apart from making final decisions on any matter, Supreme Court is also the custodian of Fundamental Rights.
  • There are six fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution.
  • They are- right to equality, right to freedom, right against employment, right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and right to constitutional remedies.
  • The fundamental rights protect the citizens from any exploitation and power from the state and other individuals.

From the above, it is clear that Supreme Court is the custodian of Fundamental Rights in India.

Related Questions

In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R and S. The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. Choose one of the options given below which would be the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage. S1- The need to provide fundamental rights to the citizens was felt after the French Revolution and the US freedom struggle. P- The Declaration of Rights of Man was adopted in 1789 by the French National Assembly. Q- The USA Constitution also included a section on Fundamental Rights.  R- The General Assembly of UNO adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was made in December 1948.  S- It was then that the nations around the world thought of giving some essential rights to their citizens. S6- This included the social, economic, political, and cultural rights of the people.
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options. P: These features clearly bring out the nature of the Indian Bill of Rights. Q: The Constitution grants and guarantees fundamental rights and freedom to all the people of India and constitute a vital pillar of Indian Democracy. R: No Law can violate the Fundamental Rights of the People of India. S: The fundamental rights incorporated in the Constitution stand at a higher pedestal than ordinary laws and the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fundamental rights can be suspended at the will of the President. 2. The inclusion of Fundamental Rights in the Constitution was first supported in the Nehru Report. 3. The Constitution empowers the courts to enforce the fundamental right. 4. Fundamental rights can be suspended in emergency time. Select the correct code from below.
Which of the following is true about the fundamental rights under Indian Constitution?
1. It is protected and enforced by the Constitution.
2. It can be changed by the common legislative process.
3. Supreme Court is the guardian of fundamental rights.
4. All Constitutional rights are fundamental rights.
Select the correct answer:
Which of the following observations on fundamental rights was made by the Supreme Court in K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India?
1. There is no overlap between rights enumerated under Article 19 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
2. The constitutional values embodied under every Article of Part III of the Constitution of India animates the interpretation of the other.
3. Only Article 21 contains residue of fundamental rights that are not expressly stipulated under Article 19 of the Constitution of India.
Choose the correct option from below:
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options. P: These features demonstrate the legal superiority of the Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles. Q: Fundamental Rights are enforceable. R: These stand granted and guaranteed. S: As against these Directive Principles are non-enforceable principles which have been incorporated in the Constitution after the incorporation of the Fundamental Rights.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
1. Chapter III on Fundamental Rights of the Constitution is based upon Bill of Rights of the U. S. A.
2. Right to die' is a Fundamental Right Under Article 21 of the Constitution
3. Indian Constitution is a Complete Federal Constitution
4. Fundamental Rights can be waived under the Indian, Constitution
Which of the following statements regarding the fundamental Duties contained in the Constitution of India are correct? Fundamental duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction. Fundamental duties have formed a part of the constitution since its adoption. Fundamental duties became a part of the Constitution in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Fundamental duties are applicable only to the citizens of India. Select the correct option-
Which of the following statement/s about Fundamental Duties is/are not correct? (i) The Fundamental Duties are incorporated in Article 51A (Part IVA) of Constitution. (ii) The Fundamental Duties were inserted in the Constitution by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1976. (iii) The Fundamental Duties have to be fulfilled by every person living in India. (iv) The eleventh Fundamental Duty was added by the 86th Constitution Amendment Act, 2006. Choose the correct answer from the code given below :
Which of the following statement/s about Fundamental Duties is/are not correct?
1. The Fundamental Duties are incorporated in Article 51A (part IVA) of Consitution.
2. The Fundamental Duties are inserted in the Constitution by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1976.
3. The Fundamental Duties have to be fulfilled by every person living in India.
4. The eleventh Fundamental Duty was added by the 86th Constitution Amendment Act, 2006.
Choose the correct answer: