Fundamental Rights

Why it matters

• They serve as a check against arbitrary executive and legislative actions.
• They provide a legal basis for judicial review to protect citizens from state encroachment.
• They establish the foundational values of equality and justice necessary for a democratic society.

How it is asked

Focus on the classification of rights, the scope of reasonable restrictions, the doctrine of basic structure, and the interplay between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.